This striking poster for Tierpark Berlin-Friedrichsfelde captures the spirit of East Germany's beloved zoological park through masterful wildlife illustration. The composition centers on a magnificent moose with its impressive palmate antlers, rendered in rich browns against a warm ochre backdrop. A snowy owl gazes out from the foreground with piercing yellow eyes, while a crowned crane displays its elegant plumage at left. Ravens wheel through a pale blue sky where a red deer stands silhouetted in the distance.Established in 1955 as East Berlin's answer to the historic West Berlin Zoo, the Tierpark in Friedrichsfelde became one of Europe's largest landscape zoos and a source of civic pride for DDR citizens. This poster reflects that institutional identity through its sophisticated naturalistic style and the distinctive green-framed format characteristic of East German graphic design.A compelling artifact from Cold War-era Berlin, this piece bridges natural history illustration with political history. The quality of the wildlife rendering, combined with its origins behind the Iron Curtain, makes this an exceptional find for collectors of zoo ephemera, German poster art, or Cold War cultural artifacts.Size: 33.0" x 23.25"Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Handling creases in border. Soft background handling creases. Minor repaired tear in lower left border. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
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