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Theater of Wandering Artists near the Moscow Gates, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
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Theater of Wandering Artists near the Moscow Gates, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Theater of Wandering Artists near the Moscow Gates, 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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Audience Boris Smirnov Boris Vasilievich Smirnov Leningrad Ussr Novosibirsk State Museum Pencil And Watercolour Petrograd Chelyabinsk Oblast Russia Saint Petersburg Russia Sankt Peterburg Siberia Siberian Smirnov Boris Vasilievich Spectator Spectators St Petersburg Rossiya Rep Russia Street Theatre Meeting Of Frontiers
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This image, titled "Theater of Wandering Artists near the Moscow Gates" by Boris Vasilievich Smirnov, dates back to 1904. Smirnov, a Russian artist, was traveling from western Russia to Siberia as a prisoner at the time. Despite the challenging circumstances, he managed to create a series of remarkable drawings and watercolors of the people and places he encountered along the way. The scene depicted in this photograph shows a bustling crowd gathered around a group of performers in the heart of Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg), Russia. The Moscow Gates, an historic city gate, serve as the backdrop for this lively street performance. Men and women of all ages and backgrounds are seen in the audience, engrossed in the music and entertainment provided by the wandering artists. Some spectators lean forward, fully absorbed in the performance, while others chat and laugh with one another. A man in the foreground plays a musical instrument, adding to the lively atmosphere. Smirnov expertly captures the essence of this meeting of frontiers - the coming together of diverse individuals from all walks of life, united by their shared love for art and entertainment. The pencil and watercolor drawing masterfully conveys the energy and vibrancy of the moment, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Russia during the early 20th century. This precious artwork is now part of the Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife in Russia, and serves as a reminder of the power of art to bring people together, transcending boundaries and uniting us in our shared human experience.
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