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Fine Art Print : Berlin Wall at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany
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Berlin Wall at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany
View of the Berlin Wall at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany, with people standing on a raised observation platform in the rain. Date: 1960s
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Media ID 14344890
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Berlin Capitalism Capitalist Cold Communism Communist Depressing Dismal Dividing Division Rain Raining Umbrella
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of the Berlin Wall at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, Germany. Captured in the 1960s, this evocative photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online shows people braving the rain on a raised observation platform, gazing at the imposing barrier that once divided the city. Add this powerful piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office. Our Fine Art Prints are available with rights managed licensing, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.5cm (23.4" x 15.2")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
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In this evocative photograph, the stark reality of the Berlin Wall at Potsdamer Platz during the 1960s comes to life. The image captures a view of the infamous barrier that divided East and West Berlin for over two decades. The wall, a symbol of the Cold War and political division, stands tall and imposing, its grey concrete surface reflecting the gloomy weather. The scene is set against a backdrop of dismal and depressing weather, with rain falling heavily, creating a wet and slick surface. People huddle under umbrellas, their faces obscured by the rain and the shadows cast by the overcast sky. The raised observation platform, a popular spot for tourists and locals alike to view the wall, offers a stark contrast to the desolation below. The Berlin Wall, a physical and ideological boundary between the communist East and capitalist West, was erected in 1961 to prevent the mass emigration of East Germans to the West. The wall represented the ultimate expression of the political and social divide between the two sides, a division that was felt deeply by the people living in both parts of the city. The photograph captures the sense of isolation and division that was a part of daily life in Berlin during the 1960s. The image is a poignant reminder of the political and social upheaval that characterized the era, and the enduring impact of the Cold War on European history. The Berlin Wall at Potsdamer Platz stands as a testament to a time when the world was divided by ideology and politics, and when the simple act of crossing a border could mean the difference between freedom and oppression.
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