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Cruiser Aurora
The cruiser Aurora, lying at St Petersburg, whose guns gave the signal for the Bolshevik attack on the Winter Palace
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Attack Aurora Bolshevik Cruiser Gave Guns Lying Petersburg Revolution Signal
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history into your home with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "Cruiser Aurora" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning image captures the iconic cruiser that played a pivotal role in the Bolshevik Revolution. The momentous event is brought to life in vibrant colors and textured canvas, making it an captivating conversation starter. Relive history with this beautiful and high-quality artwork, expertly printed and delivered to your doorstep."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the historic cruiser Aurora, lying majestically at St. Petersburg's port. The Aurora, a symbol of the Russian Revolution, played a pivotal role in the events leading to the fall of the Russian monarchy in 1917. With its powerful guns, it provided the signal for the Bolshevik attack on the Winter Palace, marking the beginning of the end for the Russian Provisional Government. The image, taken in the aftermath of the revolution, shows the Aurora's weathered hull and the smokestacks that once belched out plumes of black smoke. The cruiser's guns, still pointed towards the Winter Palace, stand as a testament to the historic events that unfolded on October 25, 1917 (November 7, according to the Gregorian calendar). The Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian Tsars, looms in the background, its grandeur and opulence contrasting sharply with the raw power of the cruiser. The photograph captures a moment in history when the old order was being replaced by a new one, and the balance of power was shifting from the monarchy to the people. The revolution, which began as a peaceful protest, turned violent when the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, seized power. The Aurora's signal gun, fired at 9:30 pm, marked the beginning of the assault on the Winter Palace, which lasted for several hours. This photograph, a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in Russian history, invites us to reflect on the power of the people to bring about change and the role that symbols and events can play in shaping the course of history.
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