Design SKU: BULAWAYO

  • Framed BULAWAYO RHODESIA POSTER | Limited Edition | Original Design by Alecse™ | Vintage Travel Poster Series
  • Details of the poster / Close-up view | Please note that all our Art Prints have an half tone render to mimic the old posters printing process where colors were rendered by the juxtaposition of dots of different colors and sizes | Those art prints are not photos and are not supposed to be crisp | All blurs and vintage effects are intended by the artist
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  • BULAWAYO RHODESIA POSTER | Limited Edition | Original Design by Alecse™ | Vintage Travel Poster Series
  • About the half tone render and vintage effects which make Alecse's travel posters truly unique
  • About Alecse, the designer of our vintage travel posters
  • Our posters are printed on museum quality EMA paper with matte finish and shipped in carton tubes for maximum protection
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Bulawayo Poster Rhodesia

Vintage Travel Poster by Alecse™

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  • Original Design by Alecse

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  • Bulawayo Poster Rhodesia | Description and specifications

    Travel back in time with this striking vintage travel poster titled Bulawayo Rhodesia, featuring the imposing Bulawayo City Hall Clock Tower under a dramatic African sky. Palm trees line the front of this stately colonial-era building, which was once a symbol of administrative power in Southern Rhodesia — now Zimbabwe. The golden tones and stylized sky evoke the mid-century optimism and grandeur of early 20th-century travel imagery.

    Located in southwestern Zimbabwe, Bulawayo was once the industrial and cultural heart of British colonial Rhodesia. The City Hall, with its bold neoclassical façade and towering clock spire, was inaugurated in 1935. Today, it remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city, sitting at the intersection of historical memory and modern African identity.

    Artist Alecse brings a nuanced, nostalgic touch to this scene through his signature retro palette, photographic blend, and halftone effect — reviving the aesthetics of vintage travel posters with artistic integrity. This limited-edition art print is ideal for collectors of African heritage, architecture lovers, or anyone drawn to the bold visual storytelling of a past era.

    The artwork captures the grandeur of civic architecture from a time when Bulawayo was known as the “City of Kings.” From the arched portico to the clean lines of the tower rising above the canopy of palms, the design is timeless and evocative — a powerful statement piece that bridges vintage wall art with African history.

     

    Fun Facts about Bulawayo and its Historic City Hall

    • Bulawayo was founded by King Lobengula in the late 19th century and later became the second-largest city in Zimbabwe.

    • The City Hall was officially opened in 1935 by the Governor of Southern Rhodesia. It was designed in a neoclassical style with an Art Deco clock tower, rare for sub-Saharan civic buildings.

    • The city’s name means “Place of Killing” in Ndebele — a reference to pre-colonial power struggles.

    • Bulawayo was once a key stop on the Cape to Cairo Railway, which aimed to connect British colonies across Africa.

    • The use of the term “Rhodesia” in the poster is intentional, echoing a vintage era before Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980 — a time capsule of colonial aesthetics.

     

    Visual Description of the Poster

    This vintage-style poster features the iconic Bulawayo City Hall under a soft, painterly sky. The building’s front columns and symmetrical façade are surrounded by palm trees, with the tall clock tower rising into the pink-tinged clouds. The stylized text reads “BULAWAYO” at the top and “RHODESIA” at the bottom in large, classic capital letters, all framed with Alecse’s trademark cream-and-gold retro border.


    POSTER SPECIFICATIONS

    • Exhibition quality HD print 12 giclees printers (Fine Art)
    • Matte Finish on Thick Premium EMA paper (200gsm)
    • Bulawayo poster is available in
    • 8 sizes for a total of 300 prints ONLY
    • Art Print only : Frame/Panel sold separately
    • Free shipping with tracking included (worldwide)
    • Production time : 2 business days
    • Rolled and packaged in a carton tube for maximal protection
    • Satisfaction guaranteed : if the print is damaged or defective, the poster will be replaced.


    Bulawayo poster, Vintage Rhodesia Travel Poster by Alecse™ © MyRetroposter, 2017-2024.

    MyRetroposter shall not be held responsible for any custom duty / import taxes that may occur.

  • About Alecse's style, blurs and half-tones

    Alecse's Original Travel Posters are celebrated for their unique half-tone render, a signature style that plays a crucial role in their appeal and authenticity. This distinctive digital effect is intentionally used to mimic the old poster printing process, where colors were rendered by the juxtaposition of dots of different sizes and colors. This method is a nod to vintage aesthetics, giving each poster a classic, retro look that aficionados of vintage travel and retro posters appreciate.

    Half-Tone vs. Pixelization:

    • Half-Tone is an artistic technique used to create shading and texture effects in images. It involves the arrangement of dots of varying sizes and spacing to simulate different shades of color. This technique was traditionally used in the printing industry to reproduce photographs and illustrations with a limited color palette, contributing to a poster's vintage appearance.
    • Pixelization, on the other hand, refers to an effect seen in digital images when they are enlarged beyond their resolution. This results in the individual pixels becoming visible, making the image appear blocky or mosaic-like. Pixelization is often considered a flaw or limitation of digital images, unlike the half-tone effect, which is a deliberate artistic choice.

    The posters by Alecse™ are printed in Fine Art 12 Giclées, ensuring high-quality reproductions that honor the original artistic intent. While these art prints are not meant to be crisp like photographs and intentionally include blurs and vintage effects, it's essential to distinguish these artistic choices from potential printing defects. A clear indication of a print's quality is the crispness of the signature and titles; if these elements are not sharp, it may indicate a printing issue.

    For those interested in the intricate details of Alecse's work or wanting to appreciate the half-tone effect fully, we offer the option to receive a close-up picture in High Definition before placing an order. This allows customers to make informed decisions and ensures satisfaction with their purchase of vintage travel and retro posters, enhancing their collection with pieces that truly represent the artist's vision and the era's printing techniques.

    Please contact us if you wish to receive a close-up picture in High Definition before placing your order.

  • Sustainable Wall Art
    • Not a disposable product : This poster is a purchase that will last a lifetime
    • No stock, no waste : Printed on order, Shipped within 2 days
    • Less CO2 : With 6 printing facilities in the Netherlands, UK, USA (2), Canada and Australia, our posters are printed as close as possible from their shipping destination.

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Quality was very good. Item matched the description Item met my expectations. I wish I had bought a larger poster! […]

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I’m thrilled with this poster of Bulawayo which I’d had done on gator board……memories of a country I loved.
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