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Soldiers at a checkpoint, East Berlin, Germany
Soldiers at a checkpoint, East Berlin, Germany. The man in front appears to have noticed that he is being photographed -- a sign in four languages (not visible here) says that photos are not allowed! Date: 1960s
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Media ID 14344870
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Barrier Berlin Capitalism Capitalist Checkpoint Cold Communism Communist Cone Cones Divided Division
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history through the lens with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring "Soldiers at a Checkpoint, East Berlin, Germany" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the tense atmosphere of the Cold War era, with soldiers carefully examining a man who has been caught taking a forbidden photograph. The intricate details and rich colors bring the past to life, making this print an essential addition to any history or art enthusiast's collection. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a tense moment at a checkpoint in East Berlin, Germany during the 1960s. The division of the city into East and West was a stark reminder of the political and ideological differences between the capitalist and communist worlds. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and standing rigidly behind the barrier, represent the physical manifestation of the border that separated the two sides. The man in the foreground, with a furrowed brow and a curious glance towards the camera, seems to have noticed that he is being photographed. He is unaware that a sign, hidden from view in this image, warns against taking photographs at the checkpoint. The cones on the ground and the barbed wire fence in the background add to the sense of unease and restriction. The image is a poignant reminder of the Cold War era and the political tensions that defined Europe during the 1960s. The checkpoint, with its soldiers and barriers, became a symbol of the division between East and West and the inability of the two sides to come together in peace. The photograph captures a moment in history that is both historical and timeless, a snapshot of a time when the world was divided by ideology and politics.
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