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RUSSIANS PLUNDER BRANDY
Thirsty Russians plunder a brandy shop in Kiev and drink as much of its stock as they can. Date: 1881
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Media ID 20156303
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
1881 Alcoholic Brandy Drunken Intemperance Kiev Plunder Russians Stock Thirsty
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Step into history with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image "Russians Plunder Brandy" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing puzzle presents a thrilling moment from the past, depicting a group of thirsty Russians raiding a brandy shop in Kiev during the year 1881. Assemble this captivating puzzle to bring the story to life and transport yourself back in time. With meticulously cut pieces and high-quality printing, this puzzle promises an engaging and enjoyable experience for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Solve it together with your family or challenge yourself with a solo endeavor. The perfect addition to any home or office, this puzzle is not just a pastime, but a journey through history.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph from 1881, a chaotic scene unfolds on the streets of Kiev as a group of Russians, driven by their insatiable thirst, plunder a brandy shop. The image captures the raw intensity of the moment as men, some with beards and others clean-shaven, crowd around the shop's broken windows, their faces contorted with determination and desire. The shelves once filled with carefully arranged bottles of brandy now lie empty, their contents swallowed up by the ravenous mob. The pavement outside is strewn with shattered glass and debris, a testament to the frenzied energy of the scene. Some men are seen passing bottles back and forth, taking swigs directly from the necks, while others balance precariously on the windowsills, reaching in to grab as much as they can. The atmosphere is one of public intoxication and intemperance, with the sounds of shattering glass and laughter filling the air. The people in the photograph appear oblivious to the world around them, consumed by their thirst and the momentary pleasure of the alcohol. The year was 1881, a time of political upheaval and social unrest in Russia. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people, caught up in the chaos of the moment, and the primal urge to quench their thirst in the midst of uncertainty and turmoil. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human capacity for both destruction and joy, and the power of alcohol to bring people together in moments of shared experience.
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