{"title":"Vintage Middle East Postcards","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"3141","title":"1910 Evening at the Dead Sea by Perlberg Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Holy Land with this artist signed postcard featuring Evening at the Dead Sea. The scene is a masterwork by the renowned German painter Friedrich Perlberg who was celebrated for his vivid Orientalist landscapes. Captured during the golden hour the image displays the calm dark waters of the Dead Sea set against the rugged silhouette of distant mountains. The foreground features weathered driftwood and figures on a stony shore adding a sense of scale to the vast desolate landscape. This piece was created from a watercolor original during the early twentieth century when Perlberg traveled extensively through the region to document its most iconic natural wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Note on “Palestine”:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard identifies the location as “Palestine,” which reflects the historical name used at the time of printing (circa 1910–1915). During this period, the region was widely known as Palestine and was part of the Ottoman Empire. The term was commonly used in maps, travel literature, and postcards of the era. Following World War I, the area became the British Mandate for Palestine, and the name remained in official and commercial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (c. 1910–1915)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Near Jerusalem\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Dead Sea (Totes Meer)\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Palestine\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Evening at the Dead Sea, Holy Land Landscapes, Orientalist Art, Friedrich Perlberg, Biblical Sites\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Friedrich Perlberg (1848–1921)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Unknown (Serie 709 Palästina No. 4)\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Printed in Germany\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Halftone Lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriedrich Perlberg travel watercolors became highly sought after during the Golden Age of postcards. This specific view is titled in three languages including German and French reflecting its international appeal at the turn of the century. The manufacture date is narrowed to the years before the Great War based on the publisher series number and the style of the divided back. The reverse features a handwritten note identifying the card as Judaica from Palestine with an estimated date of 1915. The Dead Sea also known as the Salt Sea or Lac Asphaltite is famous for its extreme salinity and geological significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733460537533,"sku":"3141","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3141.jpg?v=1777856670"},{"product_id":"3143","title":"1910s Cedars of Lebanon by Perlberg Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (c. 1909–1915)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Near Bsharri\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Mount Lebanon\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Lebanon\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Cedars of Lebanon, Orientalist Art, Friedrich Perlberg, Middle East Landscapes, Holy Land Series\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Friedrich Perlberg (1848–1921)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: C. Andelfinger \u0026amp; Cie (Munich) - Serie 782 Palästina No. 43\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Printed in Germany\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Halftone Lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe publisher imprint identifies the firm as C. Andelfinger \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733462077629,"sku":"3143","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3143.jpg?v=1777856946"},{"product_id":"3145","title":"1910s Grave of Lazarus by Perlburg Bethany Jerusalem Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the sacred history of the Holy Land with this artist signed postcard featuring the Grave of Lazarus in Bethany. The scene is a masterwork by Friedrich Perlberg, a renowned German Orientalist painter known for his romantic and detailed landscapes. The image captures the modest stone entrance to the traditional tomb where, according to biblical tradition, Jesus performed the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. Local figures in period dress, including a seated man and women carrying water, add a sense of daily life to the ancient site. This artwork is part of Perlberg's famous series documenting Palestine during the early twentieth century. It serves as a beautiful record of the historic and spiritual atmosphere of Bethany at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (c. 1909–1915)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Bethany (al-Eizariya)\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Near Jerusalem\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Palestine\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Grave of Lazarus, Bethany History, Orientalist Art, Friedrich Perlberg, Biblical Sites, Holy Land Series\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Friedrich Perlberg (1848–1921)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: C. Andelfinger \u0026amp; Cie (Munich) - Serie 782 Palästina No. 44\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Printed in Germany\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Halftone Lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe publisher imprint identifies the firm as C. Andelfinger \u0026amp; Cie based in Munich. This card belongs to their Palästina series under number 782. Friedrich Perlberg travel watercolors were highly prized during the Golden Age of postcards for their atmospheric and documentary quality. The manufacture date is narrowed to the years before the Great War based on the series publication and the style of the divided back. The card features titles in German, English, and French, illustrating its appeal to international pilgrims and travelers. This card remains a refined archival record of a site central to the Christian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733462634685,"sku":"3145","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3145.jpg?v=1777857045"},{"product_id":"3147","title":"1910s Bethlehem Middle East Art Postcard by Perlburg","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep back in time to the \"Golden Age\" of travel with this artist-signed postcard featuring a majestic view of Bethlehem. This evocative scene is a masterwork by the renowned German painter Friedrich Perlberg, who was celebrated for his vivid Orientalist landscapes. Captured during the \"golden hour,\" the image displays the ancient city perched atop its rugged limestone hills, bathed in the deep, warm oranges of a Mediterranean sunset. The composition highlights the city's iconic stone architecture and towering minarets, with figures winding along the path toward the gates, adding a sense of life to this historic biblical landscape. This piece was created from a watercolor original during the early twentieth century when Perlberg traveled extensively through the region to document its most sacred sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Note on “Palestine”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard identifies the location as “Palestine,” reflecting the historical name used at the time of printing (circa 1910–1915). During this period, the region was part of the Ottoman Empire and was widely known as Palestine in maps, travel literature, and commercial art. Following World War I, the area became the British Mandate for Palestine, and the name remained in official and commercial use throughout the early-to-mid 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (c. 1910–1915)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Bethany (al-Eizariya)\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Near Jerusalem\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Palestine\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Bethlehem Cityscape, Holy Land Architecture, Orientalist Art, Friedrich Perlberg, Biblical Sites\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Friedrich Perlberg (1848–1921)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: C. Andelfinger \u0026amp; Cie (Munich) \u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Printed in Germany\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Halftone Lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe publisher imprint identifies the firm as C. Andelfinger \u0026amp; Cie based in Munich. This card belongs to their Palästina series. Friedrich Perlberg travel watercolors were highly prized during the Golden Age of postcards for their atmospheric and documentary quality. The manufacture date is narrowed to the years before the Great War based on the series publication and the style of the divided back. The card features titles in German, English, and French, illustrating its appeal to international pilgrims and travelers. This card remains a refined archival record of a site central to the Christian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733462667453,"sku":"3147","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3147.jpg?v=1777857027"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-middle-east-postcards.oembed","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}