Cushion : Aerial view, Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany
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Aerial view, Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany
Aerial view, Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, Germany, seen from the Reichspost Headquarters. Date: circa 1946
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Media ID 14375222
© The Kathy Butler Collection / Mary Evans
Braunschweig Brunswick Busy Lower Pedestrians Postwar Saxony Traffic Tramlines Trams Tram
Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft cushions
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative aerial photograph taken circa 1946, the post-war landscape of Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, Germany, unfolds beneath a clear, blue sky. The image, captured from the vantage point of the Reichspost Headquarters, offers a bird's-eye view of the city's intricate urban fabric, revealing a tapestry of architectural styles and textures that bear the indelible marks of both war and resilience. The photograph presents a striking juxtaposition of old and new. Tramlines crisscross the city, weaving through a mosaic of cobblestone streets, while modern trams glide seamlessly along their tracks. Horses and carts, remnants of a bygone era, share the roads with motorized vehicles, a testament to the city's adaptability in the face of change. The vibrant, bustling streets are filled with people, their daily routines unfolding in the shadow of war-damaged buildings. Shops and businesses, some in ruins, others rebuilt, line the thoroughfares, their shutters open, inviting customers to browse their wares. The scene is one of industriousness and determination, as the people of Braunschweig rebuild their city and reclaim their lives. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the post-war reality of a city and its people, their resilience and resourcefulness shining through amidst the challenges of rebuilding. The image is a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit of Braunschweig and its inhabitants, who, despite the devastation wrought by war, continued to persevere and rebuild their city.
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