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Poster Print : Soviet Leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, pictured during a news conference outside 10 Downing
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Soviet Leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, pictured during a news conference outside 10 Downing
Soviet Leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, pictured during a news conference outside 10 Downing Street after rounds of talks with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. 6th April 1989
Bill Rowntree
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
DM 89 2036
Media ID 21765754
© Mirrorpix
Cpsu Leader Margaret Thatcher Mikhail Gorbachev President Russian Soviet Talk 1989 Conservative
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Mikhail Gorbachev Poster Print from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image, taken by renowned photographer Bill Rowntree, captures a pivotal moment in history as Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev stands outside 10 Downing Street following high-stakes talks with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on 6th April 1989. Add this iconic piece to your collection and bring a piece of Cold War history into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.4cm x 59.4cm (15.5" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Soviet Leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher engage in a historic news conference outside 10 Downing Street on April 6th, 1989. This print by Bill Rowntree captures the essence of this significant moment in political history. In the midst of the Cold War era, Gorbachev's visit to London marked a turning point in international relations. As leaders of two opposing ideologies - conservative Thatcher representing capitalist Britain and Gorbachev leading the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) - their meeting held immense global significance. The image showcases both leaders deep in conversation, their expressions reflecting intense deliberation and mutual respect. Their talks undoubtedly covered crucial topics such as disarmament treaties, economic cooperation, and easing tensions between East and West. Gorbachev's progressive policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) had already begun reshaping Soviet society. This meeting with Thatcher further emphasized his commitment to diplomatic engagement with Western powers. As we reflect on this photograph today, it serves as a reminder that even during times of ideological differences and geopolitical challenges, dialogue remains essential for progress. The encounter between these influential figures symbolizes an attempt to bridge divides through diplomacy rather than confrontation. Bill Rowntree's exceptional photography immortalizes this pivotal moment when politics transcended boundaries for the sake of peace and understanding.
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