• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Vintage pictorial tourist map of Zurich, Switzerland, 1950

SKU:  194876

Vintage pictorial tourist map of Zurich, Switzerland, 1950

€53,00 EUR
€53,00 EUR
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The Müller Pictorial Tourist Map of Zurich, Switzerland from the 1950s is a charming and colorful depiction of the city, designed to guide visitors while celebrating Zurich's rich cultural and historical heritage. This map blends practical cartography with artistic flair, capturing the city’s layout and landmarks in a visually engaging manner that reflects mid-20th-century design aesthetics.

The map features Zurich's iconic landmarks and attractions, presented in a whimsical, illustrative style. The city’s medieval Old Town, with its winding streets and historic buildings, is prominently detailed, including landmarks like the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and St. Peter’s Church, each rendered with recognizable architectural details. The vibrant illustrations highlight Zurich’s cultural vibrancy, with museums, theaters, and public spaces clearly marked.

The Limmat River winds gracefully through the map, connecting Lake Zurich to the city’s heart. The map often includes small vignettes of life along the riverbanks, such as boats, parks, and promenades, reflecting the leisurely charm of Zurich. Surrounding hills and forests are also depicted, showcasing the natural beauty that frames the urban landscape.

Practical elements, such as roads, tram lines, and train stations, are integrated seamlessly into the artistic composition, making the map both functional and visually appealing. Illustrations of travelers, locals, and regional symbols, such as Swiss flags and alpine motifs, add a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

The Müller Pictorial Tourist Map of Zurich captures the essence of the city during a post-war period of renewal and growth, reflecting Zurich’s blend of tradition and modernity. Today, it is valued not only as a navigational tool but also as a piece of cultural history, offering a nostalgic glimpse into Zurich’s mid-20th-century identity and its enduring appeal as a tourist destination.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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