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Photographic 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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© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Berlin Capitalism Capitalist Cold Communism Communist Depressing Dismal Dividing Division Rain Raining Umbrella
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating Berlin Wall at Potsdamer Platz photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the 1960s as people stand on a raised observation platform, gazing at the iconic Berlin Wall in the rain. Add this powerful, rights-managed print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" 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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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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