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Berlin Freikorps 1918
The Freikorps occupy the Royal Palace in Berlin
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Media ID 592014
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Berlin Freikorps Occupy Roof Shooting December
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Berlin Freikorps 1918 Framed Print from our Media Storehouse collection, an evocative piece of historical art that transports you back in time. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of the Freikorps occupying the Royal Palace in Berlin during the tumultuous year of 1918. The black and white photograph, framed in a contemporary style, adds a touch of timeless elegance to any room. Whether you're an history enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of historical imagery, this Framed Print is a must-have addition to your home or office decor.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 the historic moment when the Berlin Freikorps, a volunteer military force, occupied the Royal Palace in Berlin on December 25, 1918. The end of World War I was near, and the German government was in a state of chaos. The German military, weakened by years of war, could no longer maintain order, leaving a power vacuum that various political and military groups sought to fill. The Freikorps, made up of nationalist and right-wing soldiers, had been formed to help put down the Spartacus Uprising, a left-wing revolution that had broken out in Berlin in early January 1918. By December, the Freikorps had turned their attention to the capital, where they believed the new German government, led by the Social Democrats, was too weak to maintain order. In this image, we see the Freikorps soldiers standing on the roof of the Royal Palace, their rifles at the ready. The palace, once the residence of the German monarch, now served as the seat of the new German government. The soldiers' determined expressions and military posture convey a sense of purpose and resolve. The snow-covered rooftops and barren trees in the background add to the wintery and desolate atmosphere. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the tumultuous events that unfolded in Germany in the aftermath of World War I. The occupation of the Royal Palace by the Freikorps marked the beginning of a period of political instability and violence in Germany, which would last for years to come. The image also underscores the importance of understanding the complex historical context of the time, as well as the role that military and political groups played in shaping the future of a nation.
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