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Border guards in East Berlin, Germany
A group of border guards in East Berlin, Germany, with the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall in the middle distance. Date: 1970s
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Media ID 14344308
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Berlin Brandenburg Cold Communism Communist Division Guards Quadriga
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this captivating fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image of border guards in East Berlin, Germany, transport us back to the tense and transformative era of the 1970s. The Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall stand as powerful symbols of division and unity in the background. This rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and those seeking to add depth and intrigue to their decor. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this striking and authentic work of art.
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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 from the 1970s, a group of East German border guards stand rigidly at their posts, their stern expressions reflecting the political tensions that defined the era. The image, captured in East Berlin, Germany, presents a stark contrast to the iconic Brandenburg Gate and the remnants of the Berlin Wall in the middle distance. The Brandenburg Gate, an enduring symbol of peace and unity, stands defiantly against the backdrop of the Cold War, its Quadriga statue atop the monumental structure seemingly looking on in disapproval at the fortified border that has been erected. The Berlin Wall, which separated East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, served as a potent reminder of the political division that had gripped Europe since the end of World War II. The East German border guards, dressed in their uniforms, are a testament to the militarized presence that characterized life in the Eastern Bloc during this period. Their watchful eyes and determined postures convey a sense of duty and resolve, as they stood guard against the perceived threat of Western influence. Children playing in the foreground of the photograph add a poignant touch to the scene, serving as a reminder of the human cost of the political divisions that defined the era. The image captures the complexities of life in a divided city, where the promise of freedom and the reality of oppression coexisted in a fragile and uneasy balance. This photograph offers a powerful visual representation of the Cold War era, providing a glimpse into a time when Europe was divided by ideological and political differences, and the world held its breath in anticipation of the events that would ultimately bring about its end.
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