Lot 27: Internationales Sommerfest.

Internationales Sommerfest.
OTTO LUDWIG NAEGELE (1880-1952)
V. G. Velisch, Muenchen
Cond B+/Unobtrusive tears at folds and edges.
This swank early-summer international festival, being held in Munich's Maximillianplatz under the auspices of Prince Ludwig of Bayern, appears to have been equal parts floral extravaganza and steppin'-out to-do. With a portion of the profits going to the Red Cross (as indicated with the subtle inclusion of their symbolic calling card at left) and the clear pressence of minstrel-style entertainment, this summerfest must have been an excellent opportunity to kick off the fine weather season in high style. Naegele was primarily a painter, but he did produce a number of powerful posters.
1907
36 1/4 x 49 in./92 x 124.5 cm