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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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© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Berlin Capitalism Capitalist Cold Communism Communist Depressing Dismal Dividing Division Rain Raining Umbrella
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our captivating Berlin Wall Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. This evocative design features an iconic image of Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, Germany, during the 1960s. Witness the historic moment as people gather at the observation platform, gazing at the Berlin Wall in the rain. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your correspondence with this beautifully printed, rights-managed card from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for anniversaries, milestones, or just to remind someone you're thinking of them, our Berlin Wall Greetings Cards are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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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