Hansi Postcard The Feast in the Village of Gertwiller

Hansi postcard representing the traditional Festival in the Village of Gertwiller from the Hansi Museum Collection.

Features of the Hansi Postcard

• Length : 14.8 cm
• Width : 10.5 cm
• PEFC certified and environmentally friendly paper
• Official Hansi Museum Collection

The Artist Hansi, Master of Alsatian Illustration

Jean-Jacques Waltz, alias Hansi or Uncle Hansi, is a French illustrator and artist born in Colmar in 1873. In 1894 his father sent him to Lyon to study industrial drawing, and he also studied painting and decorative arts. After his stay in Lyon, he returned to Alsace where he became famous as a postcard artist and undisputed master of regional illustration.

The Unique and Recognisable Style of Hansi

The motifs of his illustrations often combine idyllic village scenes with biting anti-German caricatures. Whilst at first glance his illustrations appear to be innocent scenes of Alsatian life, closer observation reveals a dislike of the Germans that became Hansi's hallmark. This duality makes the richness and appeal of his works, transforming each postcard into a precious historical and artistic document.

Eco-Friendly PEFC Paper

PEFC paper (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) is certified paper from responsibly managed forests. It is therefore environmentally friendly and durable over time, guaranteeing optimal preservation of your Alsatian souvenirs.

Complete Your Hansi Collection

Complete your Hansi postcard with decorated envelopes and also discover our extensive collection of Alsace Postcards, Humorous Postcards, Hansi Postcards, large Hansi Posters, Alsatian Recipe Postcards and especially the Alsace Calendar and Hansi Calendar to enhance your Alsatian interior.