1980s East Berlin Poster, DDR, Gendarmenmarkt, Platz der Akademie, Gaertner 1857, travel tourism holiday vacation wall art decor
A original vintage poster promoting Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) tourist destinations in East Germany. Gendarmenmarkt as painted by E Gaertner in 1857 to promote art and culture in the DDR in East Berlin.
Country: Germany
Year:1980s
Dimensions: 23 in x 32 in (58 cm x 82 cm)
The Gendarmenmarkt is a square in Berlin and the site of an architectural ensemble including the Berlin concert hall and the French and German Churches. In the centre of the square stands a monumental statue of poet Friedrich Schiller. The square was created by Johann Arnold Nering at the end of the seventeenth century as the Linden-Markt and reconstructed by Georg Christian Unger in 1773. The Gendarmenmarkt is named after the cuirassier regiment Gens d'Armes, which had stables at the square until 1773.
During World War II, most of the buildings were badly damaged or destroyed. Today all of them have been restored.
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.
When framed these colourful and detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.
These posters are sent as unframed. They will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.
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