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Otto Baumberger
1935 travel poster by Otto Baumberger - Iconic Saint-Gothard railway line

1935

$4,526.98
£3,318.66
€4,560VAT Included
CA$6,235.69
A$6,316.42
CHF 3,626.76
MX$76,584.73
NOK 42,083.88
SEK 42,836.55
DKK 28,977.20

About the Item

This striking 1935 travel poster by Otto Baumberger, one of Switzerland’s most influential poster artists, celebrates the modernization of the iconic Saint-Gothard railway line through its electrification—an engineering feat that symbolized Swiss innovation and environmental sensitivity. Rendered in vivid, naturalistic tones with Baumberger’s signature painterly realism, the composition captures the breathtaking Alpine landscape of the Saint-Gothard route. The towering red-hued cliffs, glistening blue lake, and snow-capped mountains in the distance provide a dramatic backdrop to the serpentine railway cutting through the scene. In the foreground, the rooftops of an idyllic lakeside village offer a sense of scale and human connection to this otherwise monumental terrain. The poster was commissioned to promote the newly electrified railway—an essential part of Switzerland’s commitment to progress and sustainable energy. The subtle appearance of an electric locomotive winding across the bridge is a quiet yet powerful statement of technological advancement, efficiency, and national pride. Baumberger’s work stands as a prime example of how early 20th-century travel posters blended fine art with functional design, intended to inspire and inform. Through its elegant visual storytelling, this poster not only advertises a rail line—it enshrines the harmony between nature, modernity, and mobility that defines the Swiss identity. Today, this piece remains a prized collector’s item, not just for its aesthetic excellence but for its place in the cultural and industrial history of European travel. Original Poster Railway - Tourism - Switzerland Printed by Wolfsberg in Switzerland
  • Creator:
    Otto Baumberger (1889 - 1961, Swiss)
  • Creation Year:
    1935
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, on linen.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792216542032

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