Das Osaka-Schloss - Japan

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Das Osaka-Schloss – Japanese travel poster from the 1930s

Beautiful original Japanese travel poster from the 1930s, showing the famous Osaka Castle – reproduced in a colorful lithograph with the German title “Das Osaka-Schloss”. The poster measures 69.5 x 106 cm and is a fine example of the aesthetics and technical skill that characterized Japan's graphic design in the interwar period.

The motif shows the majestic castle surrounded by lush trees and calm waters, where the elegant architecture stands as a symbol of Japan's history and cultural pride. The colors are deep and saturated, but at the same time balanced - from the warm tones of the wall and roof to the cool green and blue shades of nature. The composition is classically Japanese in its harmony, but with a distinctly Western touch in the typography and perspective - a fascinating fusion that characterizes many Japanese travel posters from the period.

In the 1930s, Japan experienced a flourishing period in travel poster art. The country wanted to present itself as modern and accessible to Western travelers, and many posters were therefore printed with English, French or German texts. These posters were often commissioned by the state-owned Japanese Government Railways and created by skilled lithographers who mastered the interplay of color, surface and light. The result was some of the most refined and evocative travel posters in the world – a blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and international modernism.

This poster of Das Osaka-Schloss is a testament to that era. Originally built in the late 16th century by the famous samurai Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Osaka Castle is one of Japan's most iconic historical structures. The castle has been the center of power, conflict, and reconstruction throughout history – and today stands as a symbol of strength, endurance, and national pride.

As a lithographic print from the 1930s, the poster has a texture and depth that can only be achieved through classic stone lithography – where each color was printed separately from its own hand-drawn stone. This technique gives a vivid expression where you can feel the artist's hand and the fine transitions between shades.

A piece of true cultural history that conveys the joy of travel, aesthetics and Japanese craftsmanship from the golden age of lithography.

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9/10 - A little bit of moisture damage and patina.