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September 5, 2025

Burkhard Mangold: Pioneer of Swiss Poster Art

Burkhard Mangold (1873–1950) was a Swiss painter, graphic artist, and one of the pioneers of poster art in Switzerland. Born in Basel, he became known for his striking and colorful designs that combined elements of Art Nouveau and early modernism.

Mangold studied at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts and later returned to Switzerland, where he built his career as a painter and printmaker. His poster work stood out for its bold use of color, simplified forms, and strong visual impact—qualities that made his designs both artistic and highly effective for advertising.

Aside from posters, Mangold also created murals, stained glass, and paintings, many of which drew inspiration from Swiss landscapes, folk traditions, and everyday life. His work contributed to the rise of graphic design as a respected art form in Switzerland, influencing later generations of artists.

Today, Burkhard Mangold’s posters are regarded as important examples of early 20th-century Swiss graphic design, celebrated for their timeless style and artistic innovation. Here is a collection of Burkhard Mangold’s remarkable works that showcase his pioneering role in Swiss poster art.

Brasserie du Lion, Bâle. Basler Löwenbræu, circa 1905

‘Eidg Sängerfest in Zürich’, “Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration”, 1905

Zugerberg Wintersport, Schweiz, 1907

Marque PKZ, 1909

Schweiz Kunstverein, Turnus Austellung Winterthur 1913, 1909

V. Schweiz. Mostmarkt mit Degustationen, Zürich, 1909

Ausstellung der Basler Künstler-Gesellschaft, November 1910

Hotel und Restaurant Beatus, Zürich, 1910

Jubiläums-Ausstellung, Basel, 1910

Rollschuhbahn im Tonhalle Pavillon, Zürich, 1910

Zweiter Basler Blumen-Tag – St. Jakobsfeier, 1911

Brautausstattengen Zuberbühler & Co, 1912

Historische Ausstellung Erzeugnissen des Kunst gewerbes, Basel, 1912

PKZ, Burger-Kehl & Co., 1913

Sandreuter & Lang, 1913

Sonderausstellungen, Kunstsalon Wolfsberg, Zürich, 1913

Was rennt das Volk, was wälzt's sich dort zu dem Paradeplatze fort, 1913

Tessinerabend im Basler Musiksaal, 1914

Chemiserie Wegmann, Zürich, 1915

Hausfrauen macht eure Einkäufe in Geschäften der BKG, 1915

Firster Co., Teppichhaus, Zürich, 1916

Als Festgeschenk ein gutes Buch finden sie bei den Buchhändlern der Stadt Luzern, 1917

Besucht die Schweizer Mustermesse, 1917

Davos Winterkuren, 1917

Schlittensport, 1917

Weingartner Konzerte, March 1917

Emaille Farbe "Nevada", Rudolf Gysin & Co, Basel, 1918

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