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Irkutsk Prison. Criminal, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
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Irkutsk Prison. Criminal, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Irkutsk Prison. Criminal, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia. Along the way he created a series of drawings and watercolors of the people and places he encountered. Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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This haunting photograph, titled "Irkutsk Prison. Criminal," is a poignant reminder of the human condition during a time of great hardship and confinement. Captured by Russian artist Boris Vasilievich Smirnov in 1904, the image portrays a solitary man, dressed in tattered clothing, with a moustache and a thoughtful expression on his face. The man is seated inside the dimly lit prison, his posture suggesting a sense of resignation and introspection. Smirnov, who traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia in 1904, created a series of drawings and watercolors of the people and places he encountered during his journey. This photograph is a testament to the artist's keen observation skills and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with remarkable depth and sensitivity. The image is a powerful reminder of the meeting of frontiers - the physical and emotional boundaries that separate individuals from their freedom. The man's clothing, which appears to be simple and functional, is a reflection of the harsh conditions of the prison and the limited resources available to the inmates. The absence of color in the photograph adds to the sense of isolation and despair, while the man's hand on his chin and his downcast gaze create a sense of introspection and contemplation. Today, this photograph is part of the Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife in Russia, and serves as an important historical document and a work of art that continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
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