Summer in Germany - Kayaking - Vintage Railroad Travel Poster by Werner von Axster-Heudthass c.1930s - Japanese Unryu Rice Paper Art Print (Unframed) 12 x 16 in

Pacifica Island Art uses an environmentally-friendly Unryu Japanese rice paper made by the Awagami Factory in Tokushima, Japan. Unryu, which translates to 'cloud dragon paper' in Japanese, features long strands of kozo fiber and is made from natural mulberry and hemp fibers using traditional Japanese Washi techniques - ABOUT THE ARTIST - Werner von Axster-Heudthass - Werner von Axster-Heudtlass (1898 - 1949) German born artist. His art falls into two categories; from 1927 to about 1938, the subjects are generally related to travel and product advertisements. From 1938 to 1943 it falls firmly into the category of Nazi propaganda, in which capacity the Axster-Heudtlass' were apparently well-regarded. Much of this work relates to the Nazi KdF ('Strength through Joy') Organisation, which organized trips, concerts and cultural activities for German workers in the belief this would make them happier and more productive. No examples of his work are apparent after 1943, except for two Steinway advertising posters. These are generally dated 1949, though other sources suggest the much earlier date of 1933. Given the quality and style of the work the later date is most probable, suggesting that some advertising work was undertaken after the war ended. There is also some suggestion that the Steinway posters were created in France, rather than Germany, though Werner died in Berlin in 1949.