Original glossy 9.5 x 5.5 silver gelatin photograph entitled 'Berlin vzyat [Berlin Is Taken],' showing the damaged Brandenberg gate with the city ablaze in the background, taken in 1945 by Soviet photojournalist Ivan Shagin. Titled and dated with photographer's stamp on the reverse. In fine condition.
Provenance: The World War II 70th Anniversary Sale, Bonhams, April 29, 2015.