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Bolshevik soldiers about to burn a portrait of the Tsar, during the 1917 Russian Revolution (colour litho)
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Bolshevik soldiers about to burn a portrait of the Tsar, during the 1917 Russian Revolution (colour litho)
PNP368939 Bolshevik soldiers about to burn a portrait of the Tsar, during the 1917 Russian Revolution (colour litho) by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures
Media ID 25143376
© Peter Newark Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Agitation Bolsheviks Bolshevism Civilians Communism Communist Labourers Nicholas Ii Unrest Uprising
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history during the 1917 Russian Revolution. In this vividly colored lithograph by Ivan Alexeyevich Vladimirov, we witness Bolshevik soldiers on the verge of setting ablaze a portrait of Tsar Nicholas II. The intensity and significance of this scene are palpable. The image depicts a powerful display of unrest and agitation as workers, laborers, and civilians stand alongside the soldiers. The red flag symbolizing communism flies high above them, representing their shared ideology and determination for change. This snapshot encapsulates the spirit of the Bolshevik movement that sought to overthrow an oppressive regime and establish a new order. The composition exudes action as flames lick at the edges of the portrait, foreshadowing the imminent downfall of Nicholas II's reign. The soldiers' resolute expressions reveal their commitment to their cause while highlighting their role as catalysts for revolution. Vladimirov's lithograph serves as both historical documentation and political statement, capturing an era defined by radical transformation in Russia. It immortalizes not only a specific event but also embodies broader themes such as worker empowerment, communist ideals, and social upheaval. As viewers engage with this artwork from Bridgeman Images' private collection, they are transported back in time to witness firsthand one of history's most significant turning points – when ordinary people rose up against oppression in pursuit of equality and justice.
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