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RUSSIAN REVOLUTION OF 1905. The Year 1905 / After Putting Down a Riot. Cartoon comment
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RUSSIAN REVOLUTION OF 1905. The Year 1905 / After Putting Down a Riot. Cartoon comment
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION OF 1905.
The Year 1905 / After Putting Down a Riot. Cartoon comment, 1905, by Valentin Serov, showing soldiers receiving medals for their role in a riot while the bodies of those they clashed with lie nearby
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1905 Alexandrovich Casualty Dead Medal Peasant Political Action Revolutionary Riot Russia Russian Russian Revolution Suppression Valentin Victim Working Class Attention Serov
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RUSSIAN REVOLUTION OF 1905 - A Haunting Depiction of Suppression and Sacrifice
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. This powerful photo print, titled "The Year 1905 / After Putting Down a Riot" captures the aftermath of a violent clash during the Russian Revolution of 1905. Created by Valentin Serov in 1905, this thought-provoking cartoon comment offers a chilling commentary on the political turmoil that engulfed Russia at the turn of the century. In this scene, we witness soldiers standing tall in their uniforms, receiving medals for their role in suppressing the riot. However, as our attention is drawn to these decorated men, our gaze inevitably falls upon the lifeless bodies lying nearby - casualties of this brutal confrontation. The stark contrast between honor and sacrifice creates an eerie atmosphere that forces us to reflect on the consequences of political action. Serov's artwork highlights not only the worker and peasant victims but also questions whether such suppression was justified or necessary. It serves as a reminder that revolutions often come at great cost and leave behind countless lives shattered. This poignant image transports us back to early revolutionary Russia, where tensions ran high and ordinary people fought for change amidst immense adversity. It reminds us that history is shaped by both heroes and victims alike – those who receive medals for their actions but also those whose voices were silenced forever. As we contemplate this piece from Granger Art on Demand collection, let it serve as a testament to human resilience while urging us never to forget those who paid
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