Fine Art Print : The sands running out
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The sands running out
Nicholas II watches the sands of time running out. Date: 1905
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Media ID 14284960
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Nicholas Punch Running Sands Watches
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "The Sands Running Out" by Nicholas II, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite photograph, captured in 1905, depicts the Russian Emperor deep in thought as the sands of time slip away. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials and processes, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Bring this captivating piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 50.8cm (14.6" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the mood of anxiety and uncertainty that hung over Russia in the year 1905, as the sands of time seemed to be running out for Tsar Nicholas II. The cartoon depicts the Russian monarch gazing intently at an ornate pocket watch, the sands within the hourglass-like mechanism visibly dwindling. The ominous cloud looming behind him and the ominous ticking of the clock in the background add to the sense of impending doom. The year 1905 was a pivotal moment in Russian history, marked by widespread social unrest and political upheaval. The Russian Revolution, which began in March of that year, saw workers and peasants take to the streets in protest against the Tsarist regime's inability to address their grievances. The Bloody Sunday massacre in St. Petersburg on January 22, 1905, in which hundreds of peaceful demonstrators were killed by the military, further fueled the flames of revolution. Nicholas II, who had ascended to the throne in 1894, was ill-equipped to deal with the crisis. His authoritarian rule and inflexibility only served to exacerbate the situation. The cartoonist's portrayal of the Tsar as a man powerless to stop the inexorable march of time is a poignant reflection of the sense of helplessness and despair that gripped Russia during this tumultuous period. Despite his best efforts to quell the unrest, Nicholas II was ultimately forced to grant concessions to the opposition, including the establishment of a parliament and the granting of civil liberties. However, these reforms were not enough to prevent the collapse of the Tsarist regime. In 1917, the Russian Revolution reached its climax, leading to the abdication of Nicholas II and the establishment of the Soviet Union. This powerful and evocative cartoon is a testament to the tumultuous events of 1905 and the sense of unease and uncertainty that gripped Russia during this pivotal moment in history.
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