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View of East Berlin
View of East Berlin taken from The Brandenburg Gate photograph taken shortly before the construction of The Berlin Wall Date: circa 1960
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Media ID 23041262
© The Japics Historic Photography Collection/Mary Evans
1960 Berlin Brandenburg Shortly
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the historic charm of East Berlin as it once was, with this stunning fine art print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. Captured shortly before the construction of the Berlin Wall in circa 1960, this View of East Berlin taken from The Brandenburg Gate is a poignant reminder of a divided city. With its rich detail and authentic vintage feel, this rights-managed print makes a captivating addition to any home or office space. Bring history into your living room and transport yourself back in time with this beautiful piece of photographic art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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This evocative photograph captures a view of East Berlin as it appeared shortly before the construction of the Berlin Wall in the late 1960s. The image, taken from the iconic Brandenburg Gate, offers a poignant glimpse into a divided city. The once grand and unified metropolis of Berlin was now a physical and ideological battleground between the Soviet Union and the Western Allies. The Brandenburg Gate, an enduring symbol of peace and unity, stands proudly in the foreground, its Quadriga statue of the goddess Victoria atop the gateway, seemingly looking out over the city with a sense of longing and hope. Beyond the gate, the cityscape of East Berlin unfolds, a stark contrast to the vibrant and bustling West Berlin visible in the background. The drab, grey buildings and empty streets of the Eastern sector speak to the economic and social hardships faced by its residents. The looming presence of the wall, which would soon cut through the city, is not yet visible in this photograph. However, the ominous barbed wire fencing that can be seen at the edge of the frame serves as a chilling reminder of the impending division. This image serves as a poignant reminder of a time when a once unified city was torn apart by the political and ideological tensions of the Cold War. The photograph, taken in the 1960s, is a powerful testament to the historical significance of the Brandenburg Gate and the events that unfolded in and around it during this tumultuous period in history.
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