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Weeds growing by the Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany
Weeds growing by the Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s
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Media ID 14344510
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Berlin Capitalism Capitalist Cold Communism Communist Depressing Dismal Division Growing Weeds
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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, weeds are seen growing along the edge of the Berlin Wall, a stark reminder of the political division that once separated East and West Berlin during the Cold War era. The image, captured in the 1960s, portrays a dismal and depressing scene, with the barren land and overgrown weeds contrasting sharply with the imposing concrete wall that looms in the background. The Berlin Wall, erected in 1961, was a physical and ideological boundary between the communist East and capitalist West. It was a symbol of the political and social tensions that existed between the Soviet Union and the Western powers during the Cold War. The wall not only prevented the movement of people and goods between the two sides but also served as a powerful reminder of the political and ideological differences that separated the two worlds. The weeds in the photograph are a testament to the neglect and abandonment that characterized the area surrounding the wall. The lack of maintenance and investment in the East is evident in the overgrown vegetation, which stands in stark contrast to the well-maintained and prosperous West. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the political divisions of the time, as well as the impact of ideological and political tensions on the natural environment. Despite the bleak appearance of the scene, there is a certain beauty to the photograph, with the intricate patterns of the weeds and the textures of the wall creating an intriguing visual composition. The photograph also serves as a powerful reminder of the historical significance of the Berlin Wall and the political and ideological tensions that shaped Europe during the Cold War era.
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