A beautiful poster by Ludwig Hohlwein (1874-1949). Hohlwein trained as an architect and practised until 1906 when he started a new career in poster design. He quickly established himself as one of the most important people working in this field in Germany. Hohlwein's high tonal contrasts and a network of interlocking shapes made his work instantly recognizable. This poster realized for the Berlin zoo epitomizes Hohlwwein’s talent and mastery of his art.