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Cover of L Etat, Son Role Historique by Piotr Kropotkin
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Cover of L Etat, Son Role Historique by Piotr Kropotkin
XJF441215 Cover of L Etat, Son Role Historique by Piotr Kropotkin, published 1906 (lithograph) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piotr Kropotkin (1842-1921) was a Russion scientist and one of the foremost anarcho-communists; This publication is a lecture that Kropotkin had been invited to give at the Milles Colonnes Hall in Paris by Jean Grave, editor of the communist newspaper Les Temps Nouveaux in March 1896; The French authorities thought that the lecture was likely to be too inflammatory and so detained Kropotkin upon his arrival to France and prevented him from making the lecture; The content of the lectures was published later by Temps Nouveaux ; ); Swiss, out of copyright
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Anarchism Anarchist Candle Light Essay Fin De Siecle Front Cover Lecture Left Wing Publication Letat
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The captivating lithograph print titled "Cover of L Etat, Son Role Historique by Piotr Kropotkin" transports us back to the fin de siècle era, where political ideologies were fervently debated and revolutionary ideas permeated society. The image depicts a scene of intellectual pursuit, with a figure engrossed in reading by the soft glow of candlelight. This engraving serves as the front cover illustration for Kropotkin's renowned essay on the historic role of the state. Piotr Kropotkin, a prominent Russian scientist and anarcho-communist thinker, was invited to deliver this lecture at Milles Colonnes Hall in Paris in 1896. However, fearing its inflammatory nature, French authorities detained him upon his arrival and prohibited him from speaking publicly. Undeterred by this suppression, Kropotkin's lecture content was later published by Les Temps Nouveaux. The artwork captures both the essence of Kropotkin's radical ideology and the spirit of resistance against oppressive regimes that characterized anarchism during that time. It symbolizes not only an intellectual exploration but also an act of defiance against authority. This historical artifact showcases how art can be used as a powerful medium to convey political messages and challenge societal norms. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print from Steinlen's private collection, we are reminded of the enduring legacy left behind by individuals like Peter Kropotkin who dared to question established systems and fight for social justice through their writings and activism.
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