• 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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Old map of the German winelands, 1960

SKU:  194938

Old map of the German winelands, 1960

€52,00 EUR
€52,00 EUR
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The Old Map of the German Winelands, 1960 is a charming and informative cartographic representation of one of Europe’s most celebrated wine-producing regions. Created during a period of post-war revitalization and growing international appreciation for German wines, this map offers a rich visual overview of the country’s viticultural heritage, particularly in regions like the Mosel, Rheingau, Pfalz, Nahe, Franconia, and Baden.

Stylized and artistically illustrated, the map presents a picturesque panorama of vineyard landscapes, meandering rivers, terraced hillsides, and historic wine towns. Iconic rivers such as the Mosel, Rhine, and Main are prominently featured, winding their way through the heart of the wine regions and emphasizing their importance in shaping the terroir and trade of German wines. The map highlights wine-producing villages, appellations, castles, and scenic landmarks, each marked with elegant typography and often accompanied by illustrative vignettes.

The 1960s marked a renaissance for German winemaking, with increased focus on quality classifications and regional identity, which is echoed in the map’s emphasis on famous varietals like Riesling, Silvaner, and Müller-Thurgau. Many maps of this era also served as promotional pieces for wine tourism, encouraging visitors to explore the romantic routes and charming architecture of the wine trails.

Decorative borders, grapevine motifs, and emblems of regional wine guilds add to the nostalgic and artistic quality of the map, blending functionality with visual storytelling. It evokes not only a geographical journey but also a cultural and sensory experience, drawing viewers into the essence of German winemaking tradition.

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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