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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
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Prints collection. This powerful image captures the tense atmosphere at a checkpoint in East Berlin, Germany, during a time of significant historical change. The black-and-white composition features soldiers on high alert, scanning the crowds with a wary gaze. The man in the foreground, oblivious to the soldiers' watchful eyes, glances back, seemingly unaware that his photograph is being taken. This evocative piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is an essential addition to any space that values history and storytelling. As a Rights Managed print, it is cleared for specific uses and comes with a model and property release.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.1cm x 27.9cm (7.1" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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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