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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
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of East Berlin border guards. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the 1970s with its evocative depiction of the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring your favorite images to life with a unique, modern twist, making for a stunning addition to any home or office decor. Experience the history and emotion of this powerful image in a whole new way with Media Storehouse.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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