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Postcards: an extensive collection that you can order online at Art Unlimited
If you are looking for postcards that can be ordered online, our webshop is the place to be. With more than 19,000 titles, this is by far the largest collection you can find on the internet at a publisher. The collection is the result of almost 40 years of selection, taking into account the artistic value of an image. The entirety of these images forms the art philosophy of Art Unlimited. The postcards are available for the affordable amount of € 0.90.
Art Unlimited has grown into an international concept among postcard enthusiasts since 1981. We are very pleased to be able to serve a wide audience that "dares to look around with an interested look".
The versatility of the postcard collection
Art Unlimited has issued the most diverse images on postcards. Due to the infinite views that people can hold on the concept of art, Art Unlimited has become known as a publisher that does not think in boxes. You will therefore not find stock photo-like images here, but always quality images with an underlying message that makes owning or receiving a postcard as attractive as possible.
The attention that Art Unlimited pays to its collection is such that an image is only added to the collection of postcards in exceptional cases. The images must be in line with the level that Art Unlimited wants to radiate as a publisher.
Postcards variations
To make navigating the -giant- collection of postcards easier, various categories have been added to the webshop. Below you will find a random selection of these topics, divided into techniques and themes.
Photography postcards
Photography is a technique that Art Unlimited has published the most on postcards by far. The publishing company had a breakthrough among the general public in the eighties because of its unique style of photography cards. In both color photography and black and white photography, Art Unlimited has published images that have become classics in 20th-century postcard history.
Illustration postcards
Art Unlimited has published the most beautiful illustrations in history on postcards. When you think of illustrations from the Netherlands, the collection of Cornelis Jetses (1873-1955) is a good example. Who did not grow up with the well-known "Aap, Noot, Mies", also known as "Het Leesplankje"?
Postcards of paintings
As a publisher of art images, the paintings postcards category is inextricably linked to the company. Over the years, Art Unlimited has published works by old masters but has also offered contemporary talent a platform to become publicly known. Because of the cheap price and the proven track record, a postcard is the marketing medium to establish a name in the art world in a short time. An artist, therefore, benefits from publication, in whatever form.
Art Unlimited is a popular publishing house among artists and is regularly approached to publish works of art. All styles and movements can therefore be found within the paintings postcards category.
Via the link below you will be guided to the complete overview of paintings postcards.
Art Unlimited Classics
Now that the history of Art Unlimited spans almost 4 decades, it is inevitable that part of the collection has become part of the indispensable core of Art Unlimited. We have added these images to the collection: Art Unlimited Classics. By clicking on the link below you will be taken to this section of classics within the Art Unlimited postcards and you will see the crème de la crème of images from the publisher.
Humor postcards
Many of the images that Art Unlimited has released fall under what the public calls funny postcards. Humor is of course something personal, what one person finds funny is not necessarily also funny to another. For this reason, the collection includes various movements within humorous images: from silly jokes to very dry, witty cards with, for example, a quote or a saying.
As artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987) once said: "Art is what you can get away with", that is how the Art Unlimited collection should be viewed. Especially when it comes to the abstract concept: “humor”.
Celebrities postcards
Art Unlimited has issued postcards of various 20th-century celebrities. You can think of: musicians, writers, and movie stars. In addition, Art Unlimited has issued numerous postcards of heads of state such as Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918).
Country postcards
The theme of countries is a frequently used subject in postcards. The postcard has become a part of many holidaymakers who want to send a message to the home front. This happened a lot in the past but is still often done today. We could argue that, despite the technological alternatives, the postcard has stood the test of time. A postcard is therefore much more than a medium to let you know how things are going, it is a status object that is cherished and respected.
↳ You will find postcards from countries such as The Netherlands (Holland), Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, the United States, and many more.
Cities postcards
In the tourism sector, the postcard cannot be ignored by the retail landscape. Whichever city you visit, you are bound to find city-related postcards (commonly known as "greetings from Amsterdam", such as "greetings from Amsterdam"). Art Unlimited has issued high-quality postcards with the theme cities. These cards are not only highly sought after among the tourists, but also among the locals, due to their unique level. Most postcards related to tourism.
↳ A number of Dutch cities that you will definitely find in our collection are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Groningen, and Leiden. Moreover, Art Unlimited has also published international cities including New York, London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, and Brussels.
Of course, you can expect a number of sights in the above categories such as The Amsterdam canals, the Eiffel Tower, and the Statue of Liberty.
Birthday postcards
The theme of birthdays is a much sought after topic in the field of postcards. In the past, birthday cards were always published on a postcard. Later the greeting card, a double card in which you can write your own message, was introduced. Art Unlimited's birthday postcards offer a cheap alternative to a greeting card. The price of a postcard is € 0.90 and a greeting card can be purchased for € 2.25. You will notice that the prices of Art Unlimited are often lower than those of competitors.
Christmas postcards
Christmas has become the most celebrated celebration in the world. The party has now also gained popularity in the Netherlands from the typical Dutch children's party: Sinterklaas. The collection of Christmas postcards from Art Unlimited is very extensive. You will find more than 1,500 in this category. Everything that has to do with celebrating Christmas is available.
Sinterklaas postcards
Art Unlimited has been a regular address for many years when it comes to Sinterklaas cards. Nowhere else is there a publisher that has taken so much care in compiling a collection that takes into account old Sinterklaas expressions and contemporary Saint Nicholas images.
Nostalgic postcards
Art Unlimited pays tribute to the old images of the past in the category: nostalgic cards. In this section, you will find, among other things, old greeting cards in a retro look. From black and white photography to old advertisements you will find images in this category, which is always subject to expansion.