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Destroy the enemy of the people Trotsky!, 1937. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
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Destroy the enemy of the people Trotsky!, 1937. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Destroy the enemy of the people Trotsky!, 1937. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow
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Agitation Anxiety Archipelag Gulag Deni Denisov Dictature Great Purge Great Terror Gulag National Uprising October Revolution Peasant Persecution Politic Political Poster Power Proletarian Proletariat Propaganda Repression Russian Revolution Socialism Socialist Realism Socrealism Soviet Soviet Political Agitation Art Soviet Union Stalinism Symbol Terror Trotsky Ussr Viktor Nikolaevich 1893 1946 Colour Lithograph Poster And Graphic Design
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Destroy the enemy of the people Trotsky!, 1937
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is a powerful and evocative print that captures the essence of political turmoil during a significant period in Russian history. Created by artist Viktor Nikolaevich Denisov, also known as Deni, this artwork showcases his mastery in combining symbolism with realism. The image depicts a worker, representing the proletariat, raising his fist in defiance against Leon Trotsky, one of the key figures during the Russian Revolution. The intensity on the worker's face reflects both determination and anxiety as he confronts an enemy deemed dangerous to Soviet power. Deni's use of color lithography adds depth to this allegorical representation. The vibrant red background symbolizes revolution and socialism while contrasting sharply with darker shades that hint at repression and terror. This juxtaposition creates a sense of tension within the composition. This poster serves as propaganda for Stalinist Russia during its Great Purge era when persecution was rampant. It exemplifies socialist realism, which aimed to glorify Soviet achievements while suppressing dissenting voices like Trotsky's. Today, "Destroy the enemy of the people Trotsky!, 1937" stands as a historical artifact reminding us of past political upheavals and their consequences. It offers insight into how art can be used as a tool for manipulation or control within dictatorial regimes. Preserved in Moscow's Russian State Library collection, this piece continues to captivate viewers with its striking imagery and serves as a reminder of humanity's capacity for both progress and oppression throughout history.
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