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To the grief of all the bourgeois we ll fan a worldwide conflagration!, 1918
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To the grief of all the bourgeois we ll fan a worldwide conflagration!, 1918
To the grief of all the bourgeois we ll fan a worldwide conflagration!, 1918. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow
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1917 1918 Agitation Alexander Blok Blok Historyposter And Graphic Design National Uprising October Revolution Peasant Politic Political Poster Power Proletarian Proletariat Propaganda Russian Revolution Russian State Library Socialism Socialist Realism Socrealism Soviet Political Agitation Art Symbol World Revolution Zelensky Colour Lithograph Poster And Graphic Design
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To the grief of all the bourgeois we'll fan a worldwide conflagration!, 1918
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is a powerful and evocative print that captures the essence of revolutionary Russia during the tumultuous years of 1917 and 1918. The image, found in the collection of Russian State Library in Moscow, showcases an iconic poster designed by Alexander Blok, one of the prominent figures in Russian art and literature. The color lithograph depicts a scene filled with symbolism and political fervor. It features a peasant worker holding aloft a flaming torch against a backdrop of red flags and billowing smoke. This imagery represents the proletariat's determination to ignite a global revolution that would overthrow oppressive bourgeois regimes. The poster reflects both propaganda and socialist realism, two key elements prevalent in Soviet political agitation art at that time. It serves as a rallying cry for unity among workers, urging them to rise up against their oppressors and seize power for themselves. This artwork also references "The Twelve" an influential poem written by Blok himself during this period. The poem explores themes of social upheaval, sacrifice, and transformation – ideas central to the October Revolution that shook Russia to its core. Overall, this print encapsulates not only an important moment in history but also highlights how art can be used as a potent tool for political expression and mobilization.
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