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Fine Art Print : The Berlin Wall was a concrete and earth barrier built by the Soviet Union
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The Berlin Wall was a concrete and earth barrier built by the Soviet Union
The Berlin Wall was a concrete and earth barrier built by the Soviet Union and German Democratic Republic (GDR, East Germany) that enclosed the city of West Berlin, separating it from East Germany, including East Berlin. The Wall included guard towers placed along large concrete walls, and a wide area (later known as the " death strip" ) that contained anti personnel mine. Circa 1970
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Mirrorpix
Berlin
Germany
Media ID 21463030
© Mirrorpix
Barrier Cold War Communism Wall Watch Tower
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in history with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative image of The Berlin Wall. This powerful piece, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints, captures the raw emotion and significance of this iconic barrier that once divided East and West Berlin. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and printing techniques to bring the detail and depth of the original photograph to life. Add this historic print to your collection and let it serve as a poignant reminder of the past and the enduring power of unity and freedom.
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 35.6cm (20" x 14")
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 print takes us back to the tumultuous era of the Cold War, specifically to the infamous Berlin Wall. Erected by the Soviet Union and German Democratic Republic in 1961, this concrete and earth barrier served as a physical manifestation of ideological division. The wall encircled West Berlin, effectively separating it from East Germany and East Berlin. In this snapshot from circa 1970, we witness the imposing presence of guard towers strategically placed along massive concrete walls. These watchtowers stood as constant reminders of surveillance and control exerted by authorities on both sides. Beyond these formidable structures lies a wide expanse known ominously as the "death strip" an area fortified with anti-personnel mines. The image encapsulates not only the physicality of this divisive structure but also its symbolic significance during one of history's most intense standoffs between communism and democracy. It serves as a stark reminder that for nearly three decades, families were torn apart, dreams shattered, and lives lost due to political ideologies. As we gaze upon this photograph today, let us reflect on how far we have come since those dark days. May it serve as a testament to human resilience and remind us never to take our freedom for granted.
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