EAST FRISIA · EMDEN
Emden – where the water belongs to the city
A sailboat lies at the quay, the water
reflects the city’s facades, and
rising above the rooftops is the
striking tower of the Emden Town Hall.
Emden wears its maritime history
in the heart of its cityscape. Here, the
harbor, trade, and East Frisian
serenity have belonged together
for centuries.
The illustration captures this special
connection: a city view that tells
not only of historic buildings,
but also of life by the water.
EMDEN · HARBOR CITY WITH HISTORY
The Town Hall – Emden’s stony centerpiece
At the center of the illustration is the
historic Emden Town Hall with its
impressive brick facade,
the dark slate roof, and the
slender clock tower.
The numerous windows give the
building a rhythmic uniformity,
while the colorful coat of arms above the
main entrance provides a special
focal point.
Warm red and sandstone tones meet
muted blues and the fresh
green of the trees. The fine line drawing
makes the architecture appear detailed
without losing the lightness
of the watercolor.
BETWEEN BRICK AND HARBOR BREEZE
“Emden is a city where even
the old walls tell stories of the sea.”
Jantje Vis and stories from the harbor
On the left in the foreground stands the
Jantje Vis figure. The woman with her
basket is a reminder of the fishmongers
who were once a part of the daily life
of the harbor city.
This small detail gives the
illustration a particularly
personal character.
Alongside the representative architecture
of the Town Hall, a piece of early
Emden daily life also emerges.
On the opposite side, a sailboat lies
at the quay. Between the piers, trees,
facades, and bright clouds are reflected
in the water of the Delft.
City & History
The Town Hall, church tower, and Jantje Vis
combine historic architecture
with the stories of Emden’s
city life.
Water & Harbor
The sailboat, the piers, and
the colorful reflections in the Delft
give this city illustration its
unmistakable maritime
atmosphere.
East Frisia in fine watercolor shades
The illustration comes alive through the interaction
between precise architectural lines
and free-flowing watercolor washes.
The buildings are carefully worked out,
while the colors in the harbor water
dissolve into loose brushstrokes.
The maritime East Frisia emblem,
with a stylized lighthouse,
seagulls, and dune grass, complements
the city view.
Together, they create a bright,
balanced motif that connects Emden’s
urban history with the open
expanses of the North German coast.
White or blue – two maritime color effects
In the white edition, the illustration
unfolds its particularly bright
and airy watercolor effect.
The warm brick colors and
fine reflections stand on a
calm, clear background.
The blue edition picks up on the cool
tones of the harbor water and the
East Frisian coastal landscape.
It sets a bolder color accent
and underscores the maritime
character of the motif.
Care & Handling
The ceramic mug is dishwasher
and microwave safe.
For the longest possible color brilliance,
however, gentle cleaning is recommended.
Severe temperature shocks and
impacts should be avoided.
A piece of Emden for your home
Perhaps you remember a walk
along the Delft, a vacation in
East Frisia, or a special afternoon
in downtown Emden.
Or perhaps Emden is the place
you call home. This illustration
preserves a little piece of the harbor city –
with brick, water, and a good dose of
that East Frisian feeling for life.
