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Start of the construction of the Berlin Wall. At midnight on 13th August
Start of the construction of the Berlin Wall.
At midnight on 13th August the police and units of the East German army began to close the border and, by Sunday morning, 13 August, the border with West Berlin was closed. East German troops and workers had begun to tear up streets running alongside the border to make them impassable to most vehicles and to install barbed wire entanglements and fences along the 156 kilometres around the three western sectors as well as the 43 kilometres that divided West and East Berlin.
Picture shows: Scenes in Berlin after the East West border was closed in preparation for the walls construction.
13th August 1961
Terry Fincher
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Berlin
Germany
1961 1420
Media ID 21821169
© Mirrorpix
1961 Barbed Wire Sunday Border Boundary Cold War Confusion Division Frontier Guards Location Places Police Separation
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Terry Fincher's Memory Lane Prints collection. Witness the poignant beginning of history with "Start of the Construction of the Berlin Wall." On the fateful night of August 13, 1961, the East German army and police began erecting the barrier that would divide Berlin for over two decades. This evocative image captures the raw emotion and historical significance of that moment, transporting you to the heart of the action. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to inspire reflection and conversation. Experience the power of history in your own space.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This historic print captures the pivotal moment in history when the construction of the Berlin Wall began. In the darkness of midnight on August 13th, 1961, police and East German army units initiated the closure of the border with West Berlin. By Sunday morning, a physical barrier had emerged, dividing a city that was once united. The image showcases scenes from Berlin after the border closure as preparations for constructing this infamous wall were underway. East German troops and workers can be seen tearing up streets adjacent to the border to prevent vehicular access while installing barbed wire entanglements and fences along a staggering total of 199 kilometers. The atmosphere depicted in this photograph is one filled with confusion and uncertainty. People are visible amidst crowds, witnessing firsthand how politics and division have physically manifested before their eyes. The presence of police officers and guards further emphasizes both control and tension during this time marked by Cold War rivalries. Terry Fincher's lens has frozen an indelible moment in time that symbolizes not only physical separation but also political ideologies at odds with each other. This picture serves as a reminder of how walls can be erected to divide communities but cannot extinguish humanity's yearning for unity.
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