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Competition sportive dans le jardin imperial, Saint Petersbourg (des enfants jettent des cailloux sur une statue de femme nue) - Sporting competition in the Imperial Gardens: Petrograd
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Competition sportive dans le jardin imperial, Saint Petersbourg (des enfants jettent des cailloux sur une statue de femme nue) - Sporting competition in the Imperial Gardens: Petrograd
FIA5395392 Competition sportive dans le jardin imperial, Saint Petersbourg (des enfants jettent des cailloux sur une statue de femme nue) - Sporting competition in the Imperial Gardens: Petrograd, July 1921 (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution) - Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947) - 1921 - Watercolour on paper - 25, 8x34, 5 - Private Collection by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947); Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images
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1917 Russian Revolution Adolecent Adolescence Adolescent Adolescents Adolscence Everyday Life Leningrad Naked Woman Opposition Petersburg Petrograd Russian Culture Saint Petersburg Teen Teenage Years Teenager Teenagers Teens
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This print captures a moment of youthful competition in the Imperial Gardens of Saint Petersburg during the summer of 1921. In this snapshot from Vladimirov's series of watercolors depicting the Russian revolution, we witness a group of children engaging in an unconventional sporting event. With mischievous grins on their faces, they are seen playfully hurling stones at a statue of a nude woman. The scene reflects both the innocence and rebellion that often characterize adolescence. Amidst a backdrop of political upheaval and social change, these teenagers find solace and amusement within their own world. The garden serves as their playground, where they can momentarily escape from the realities outside its walls. The juxtaposition between childhood innocence and societal opposition is strikingly portrayed through this artwork. As these young individuals challenge societal norms by defying authority figures represented by the statue, it becomes evident that even in times of revolution, everyday life continues for ordinary people. Vladimirov's skillful use of watercolor brings vibrancy to this snapshot frozen in time. The colors evoke nostalgia for a bygone era while simultaneously reminding us that adolescence transcends cultural boundaries. This image invites us to reflect on our own teenage years and reminds us that despite our differences, we all share common experiences as we navigate through youth towards adulthood. Overall, this print offers not only an artistic representation but also provides valuable insight into Russian society during one of its most transformative periods – capturing both individual moments and broader themes within its frame.
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