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Poster issued by the revolutionaries in St. Petersburg, 1905, from "The Russian Revolutionary Poster" by V. Polonski, 1925
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Poster issued by the revolutionaries in St. Petersburg, 1905, from "The Russian Revolutionary Poster" by V. Polonski, 1925
XND76070 Poster issued by the revolutionaries in St. Petersburg, 1905, from "The Russian Revolutionary Poster" by V. Polonski, 1925 by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); Private Collection
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1905 Russian Revolution Blood Bloody Sunday 1905 Bolsheviks Nightmare Propaganda Saint Petersburg Skeleton
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This and haunting photo print, titled "Poster issued by the revolutionaries in St. Petersburg, 1905" transports us back to a tumultuous period in Russian history. Created by Boris Mikhailovich Kustodiev, this lithograph is featured in V. Polonski's renowned book "The Russian Revolutionary Poster" from 1925. The image itself is a vivid representation of the chaos and despair that engulfed St. Petersburg during the 1905 Russian Revolution. In striking colors dominated by red, symbolizing both bloodshed and revolutionary fervor, we are confronted with a nightmarish scene of destruction and death. A skeleton-like figure looms over the cityscape, its bony hand clutching a scythe—a chilling reminder of mortality amidst political upheaval. The body count rises as lifeless forms lie strewn across the streets below. This powerful propaganda piece serves as an enduring testament to the Bolsheviks' fight for change during this pivotal moment in history. It encapsulates their struggle against oppressive forces and their determination to bring about social justice. Notably, this poster also references Bloody Sunday—an event that took place earlier in 1905 when peaceful protestors were brutally attacked by Tsarist troops outside the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. This tragic incident further fueled discontent among Russians and ignited widespread revolt. Through Kustodiev's skilled artistry and attention to detail, we are transported back to this era of turmoil—a time when hope clashed with despair on the streets of Saint Petersburg. As we gaze upon this historical artifact captured through lithography techniques popular at that time, it reminds us of how art can be used as a powerful tool for political expression—shaping public opinion while documenting significant moments that shape our collective memory.
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