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Prisoner in Prison for Exiles. Adherent of the Dukhobor Religious Sect. Irkutsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
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Prisoner in Prison for Exiles. Adherent of the Dukhobor Religious Sect. Irkutsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Prisoner in Prison for Exiles. Adherent of the Dukhobor Religious Sect. Irkutsk, 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 poignant photograph print is a captivating glimpse into the past, depicting a Dukhobor prisoner in Irkutsk, Russia, in 1904. The image was created by Boris Vasilievich Smirnov, a Russian artist who traveled through Siberia on a prisoner transport. The Dukhobors were a religious sect who faced persecution for their refusal to obey the Russian Orthodox Church's mandatory military service and the compulsory education of their children. Smirnov's drawing portrays a man with a direct gaze, his facial hair and moustache neatly trimmed. The man's serious expression and the stark contrast between the white background and the black and white tones of his clothing and beard create a powerful sense of introspection and resilience. The prisoner's head is tilted slightly, as if inviting the viewer to engage with him on a deeper level. The image is a poignant reminder of the meeting of frontiers between different cultures, beliefs, and laws, and the human cost of religious and political persecution. Smirnov's artwork is a valuable heritage piece, showcasing the rich history and diversity of Russia and its people. This drawing is currently housed in the Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife in Russia.
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