Tierpark Berlin, Zebra

This Tierpark Berlin poster showcases the sophisticated graphic design that flourished in East Germany during the Cold War era. Created in the early 1980s, the composition features a clever visual conceit: a zebra appears to peek out from behind a bold golden rectangle, its naturalistic black-and-white stripes creating a dramatic contrast against the deep purple background. The design reflects the unique aesthetic that developed in DDR poster art, balancing modernist geometric abstraction with representational elements. Tierpark Berlin, established in 1955 in the Friedrichsfelde district, served as East Berlin's answer to the historic zoo in the West, eventually growing into one of Europe's largest zoological gardens. Bearing the characteristic DDR printer's code at bottom right, this poster represents a distinctive chapter in European graphic design history. A compelling piece for collectors of zoo posters, Cold War ephemera, or modernist commercial art. Size: 32.0" x 23.0" Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Poster has never been folded. Light scattered background scuffs. Minute abrasions to right of zebra. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.