Fine Art Print : Berlin, Germany - postwar - French sector border post
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Berlin, Germany - postwar - French sector border post
Berlin, Germany - postwar - Sign alerting that you are leaving the French-controlled sector. Date: circa 1947
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Media ID 14251455
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barrier Berlin Checkpoint Control Crossing Leaving Mar17 Partition Point Postwar Sector Warning Zone Zones
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this evocative Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of Berlin, Germany in the aftermath of World War II. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a French sector border post with a "Signaling Post - French Sector" notice, circa 1947. This exquisitely detailed and historically significant print is an essential addition to any collection showcasing the rich history of Europe in the 20th century. Experience the power of history through this stunning piece of art.
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.
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 50.8cm x 36.9cm (20" x 14.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stark reality of the postwar division of Berlin, Germany in circa 1947. The image shows a sign alerting travelers that they are leaving the French-controlled sector as they cross from the eastern to the western part of the city. The partition of Berlin into four sectors of occupation by the Allied forces – American, British, French, and Soviet – began in August 1945, following the end of World War II. This photograph, taken in the French sector, underscores the physical and political barriers that had emerged between the eastern and western parts of the city. The bridge in the background, with its damaged and dilapidated appearance, serves as a poignant reminder of the devastation wrought by the war. The sign, with its bold red lettering, stands out against the grey and somber backdrop, emphasizing the division and separation that had come to define life in the city. The image also speaks to the complexities and challenges of the postwar era, as Berlin and Germany as a whole struggled to rebuild and redefine themselves in the wake of the conflict. The photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, one that would shape the course of the 20th century and beyond. It is a powerful reminder of the enduring impact of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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