RUSSIA: NIHILISTS, 1887. Police in St. Petersurg, Russia, discovering a nihilist printing press. Wood engraving, English, 1887

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RUSSIA: NIHILISTS, 1887. Police in St. Petersurg, Russia, discovering a nihilist printing press. Wood engraving, English, 1887

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1887 Anarchist Arrest Cabinet Desk Invade Nihilist Off Ice Pamphlet Police Political Prisoner Press Print Shop Printing Press Radical Repression Russian Squadron Flash Light

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph print titled "RUSSIA: NIHILISTS, 1887" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The scene depicts the intense atmosphere inside a police station in St. Petersburg, Russia, as law enforcement officers stumble upon a hidden nihilist printing press. This wood engraving from 1887 offers us a glimpse into the heart of political unrest during that time. The image showcases an interior filled with late 19th-century furniture, including a sturdy desk and cabinet where evidence is meticulously examined. A squadron of uniformed policemen invades this clandestine print shop, their faces illuminated by the flashlights they carry. Amidst the chaos, stacks of pamphlets can be seen scattered across the room - powerful tools used by radical anarchists and nihilists to spread their ideas. This arresting visual encapsulates the relentless repression faced by those who dared challenge authority during this tumultuous period in Russian history. It serves as a reminder of how dissenting voices were silenced through arrests and imprisonment. The Granger Collection has masterfully captured this historical moment through its skilled artistry and attention to detail. As we gaze at this photo print, we are transported back to an era marked by ideological struggles and fervent debates over societal change – reminding us of both our past triumphs and tribulations.

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