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Antique Framed Print : Petersstrasse
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Petersstrasse
Crowds and advertisements on Petersstrasse, a commercial road in Leipzig, 4th March 1912. (Photo by Haeckel Brothers/Paul Thompson/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Paul Thompson/FPG
Media ID 11927744
© 2008 Getty Images
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Leipzig on a crisp March day in 1912. The image, captured by the talented Haeckel Brothers and preserved by Paul Thompson/FPG, showcases Petersstrasse, a vibrant commercial road that was undoubtedly the heart of this German city. As we delve into this snapshot from history, our eyes are immediately drawn to the lively scene unfolding before us. Crowds of men and women fill every inch of the wide street, their figures blending seamlessly with an array of eye-catching advertisements that adorn buildings on either side. Banners flutter above them, announcing various products and services while posters compete for attention with their vivid colors. The composition is strikingly balanced as it captures both the grandeur of architecture lining Petersstrasse and the energy emanating from its busy inhabitants. The format chosen for this photograph enhances its impact - a landscape orientation allowing viewers to immerse themselves fully in this moment frozen in time. With each figure passing through our gaze, we catch glimpses into lives lived over a century ago – individuals going about their daily routines or perhaps seizing opportunities presented by these thriving businesses. It's an evocative reminder that even amidst progress and change, some things remain constant – like human interaction within a crowded urban setting. This remarkable print invites us to step back into history and marvel at how much has changed since those days while appreciating how certain aspects endure across generations.
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