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Mounted 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
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with our stunningly detailed and authentic Mounted Photo from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of the Berlin Wall at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, Germany. Taken in the 1960s, this Rights Managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the raw emotion and historical significance of this symbolic divide. With people braving the rain on a raised observation platform, this mounted photo is a captivating addition to any home or office, transporting you to a pivotal moment in history. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 13.2cm (8" x 5.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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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