The littlest father

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The littlest father

The littlest father. Illustration shows Nicholas II, emperor of Russia, sitting on his throne, at his feet are an orb, a broken scepter, and a cleft shield showing St. George and the dragon; he is recoiling in horror at being mocked by a gathering of ghosts of the oppressed from ages past, while behind him anarchists with weapons, one about to throw a bomb, are preparing to strike. Date 1905 August 9

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The Littlest Father: A Chilling Depiction of Emperor Nicholas II's Reign of Terror by Puck Magazine (1905) This haunting illustration, titled "The Littlest Father," was published in Puck Magazine on August 9, 1905, and offers a chilling commentary on the reign of Emperor Nicholas II of Russia. The image depicts a terrified Nicholas II, dressed in imperial robes and seated on his throne, surrounded by the remnants of imperial regalia - an orb, a broken scepter, and a cleft shield bearing the image of St. George and the dragon. The emperor's expression of horror is a response to the mocking ghosts of the oppressed from past ages, who have gathered at his feet. In the background, anarchists, armed with weapons and prepared to strike, are poised to attack. One anarchist, with a bomb in hand, is about to hurl it towards the emperor. The scene powerfully conveys the growing unrest and discontent that had been simmering in Russia during this period, culminating in the Revolution of 1905. The cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the political instability and social unrest that characterized the final years of the Russian Empire. The image of a seemingly powerless emperor, surrounded by the ghosts of the oppressed and the threats of revolution, underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgency for change. This haunting illustration, produced by Puck Magazine, offers a unique and compelling perspective on the historical events of the time, and continues to resonate with viewers today as a powerful commentary on the complexities of political power and the consequences of oppression.

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