Canvas Print : Emancipation of a Serf
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Emancipation of a Serf
Emancipating a Russian serf
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Media ID 597289
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10145433
Ceremony Emancipation Feet Kissing Peasant Peasants Serf Serfs Emancipating
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Emancipation of a Serf Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, an inspiring and thought-provoking addition to your home decor. This beautifully crafted print showcases the iconic image "Emancipating a Russian Serf" from Mary Evans Picture Library. Captured from Mary Evans Prints Online, this powerful photograph tells a poignant story of freedom and transformation. The high-quality canvas print is meticulously produced using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Bring history to life in your living space and ignite meaningful conversations with this captivating piece.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the poignant moment of the Emancipation of a Russian Serf, a historical event that marked a significant turning point in the lives of millions of peasants in Russia. The ceremony, depicted in the photograph, took place on February 19, 1861, when the Emperor Alexander II of Russia signed the Emancipation Manifesto, which abolished serfdom in the Russian Empire. In the photograph, a serf, dressed in traditional peasant clothing, bows before his former master, who places a kiss on the serf's head in a gesture of forgiveness and acceptance. The serf's bare feet, symbolizing his former state of bondage, are visible in the foreground, contrasting sharply with the master's polished boots. The emotional scene is set against a backdrop of a snowy Russian landscape, with wooden houses and trees in the distance. The Emancipation of a Russian Serf was a complex and multifaceted process that affected every aspect of Russian society. The abolition of serfdom led to the emergence of a free peasantry, which played a crucial role in the development of Russian industry and agriculture. However, it also brought about new challenges and hardships, as the former serfs had to adapt to a new way of life and learn how to become independent farmers and artisans. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of serfdom and the transformative power of emancipation. It captures the hope and optimism of a new beginning, as well as the lingering sense of loss and uncertainty that accompanied the end of an era. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Russian people, who continued to shape their own destiny in the face of adversity.
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