Gezicht op een woonhuis aan de Vossstrasse 17 in Berlijn, Duitsland before 1877

This is an anonymous print of a residential building on Vossstrasse 17 in Berlin. It comes from a series titled "Architecture of Berlin." While the artist remains unknown, this image offers a glimpse into the lives of the upper classes in Berlin. The architecture speaks volumes about the values and aspirations of its inhabitants. The building’s design adheres to traditional representations of wealth and status. Reflect upon the labor and resources required to construct such a building. Consider who might have lived here, and whose stories may have been marginalized or erased in the pursuit of such grand architectural statements. This image invites us to contemplate the complex interplay between aesthetics, power, and social identity. It also provides a focal point for reflecting on the stories that buildings tell, and those they often leave untold.