1934 Oberammergau Koelbl House Germany Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Immerse yourself in the traditional artistry of the Bavarian Alps with this vibrant view of the Kölblhaus in Oberammergau. This historic building is a premier example of "Lüftlmalerei," the traditional Upper Bavarian art form of multi-colored facade frescoes. The scene captures the house's elaborate baroque-style window surrounds and a central religious mural above the doorway. This specific style of mural painting flourished in the eighteenth century and remains a defining characteristic of this world-famous village, best known for its decennial Passion Play. The image serves as a beautiful record of the meticulously preserved folk architecture and cultural heritage of the Ammergau Valley.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1934–1939)
City: Oberammergau
State or Region: Bavaria
Country: Germany
Topic: Kölblhaus, Lüftlmalerei Frescoes, Bavarian Architecture, Alpine Village Life, German Folk Art
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Heinr. Uhlschmid, Oberammergau (No. 505/4)
Printer: Ottmar Zieher (Munich) - Farben-Photos series
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph

Additional Information

The publisher imprint identifies the firm as Heinr. Uhlschmid, based locally in Oberammergau. This card is part of their "Farben-Photos" series, identified by number 505/4 and featuring the logo of the prestigious Munich printer Ottmar Zieher. The manufacture date is narrowed to the mid-to-late 1930s, a period when high-quality color photography was being heavily utilized to promote Bavarian tourism leading up to and following the 1934 Passion Play.

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