1910s Cedars of Lebanon Vintage Art Postcard, Friedrich Perlberg
About This Vintage Postcard
Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Middle East with this artist signed postcard featuring the legendary Cedars of Lebanon. This scene is a masterwork by Friedrich Perlberg, a renowned German Orientalist painter known for his romantic landscapes. The image captures a group of travelers resting at the foot of ancient, sprawling cedar trees, with the majestic snow capped peaks of Mount Lebanon rising in the distance. These trees have been celebrated since biblical times for their resilience and grand scale. This artwork is part of Perlberg famous series documenting the Holy Land and surrounding regions during the early twentieth century. It serves as a beautiful record of the serene wilderness that has inspired pilgrims and explorers for centuries.
Details
Era: Divided Back (c. 1909–1915)
City: Near Bsharri
State or Region: Mount Lebanon
Country: Lebanon
Topic: Cedars of Lebanon, Orientalist Art, Friedrich Perlberg, Middle East Landscapes, Holy Land Series
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Friedrich Perlberg (1848–1921)
Publisher: C. Andelfinger & Cie (Munich) - Serie 782 Palästina No. 43
Printer: Printed in Germany
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
Additional Information
The publisher imprint identifies the firm as C. Andelfinger & Cie based in Munich. This card belongs to their extensive Palästina series under number 782. Friedrich Perlberg travel watercolors were highly sought after during the Golden Age of postcards for their detailed and atmospheric qualities. The manufacture date is narrowed to the years before World War I based on the publisher style and the specific divided back format. The reverse features a handwritten date estimation of 1915. The card includes titles in German, English, and French, reflecting its international appeal at the turn of the century. This card remains a refined archival record of a landscape that is now a protected UNESCO World Heritage site.
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