Agitation Collection (page 19)

Long live World October!, 1933. Artist: Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938)
Long live World October!, 1933. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Project for a Construction for the Fifth Anniversary of the October Revolution, 1922. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Moskau Spartakiada, 1928, 1928. Artist: Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938)
Moskau Spartakiada, 1928, 1928. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Long live the March 8!, 1934. Artist: Khristoforov, Sergei Alexandrovich (1891-after 1949)
Long live the March 8!, 1934. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

We ll uproot spies and diversionists of the Trotsky-Bukharinite agents of fascism!, 1937. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The USSR. Proletarians of all countries unite!, 1926. Artist: Guminer, Yakov Moiseevich (1896-1942)
The USSR. Proletarians of all countries unite!, 1926. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Two Factory Workers, 1925. Artist: Drozdov, Ivan Georgievich (1880-1939)
Two Factory Workers, 1925. From a private collection

People of the world welcome the Red Army of workers, 1919. Artist: Anonymous
People of the world welcome the Red Army of workers, 1919. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

This is what awaits peasants and workers because of the activities of deserters, self-seekers, and cowards, 1918-1919. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Revolutionary song, 1919. Artist: Anonymous
Revolutionary song, 1919. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Be ready to support the deeds of the Communist party! - Always ready!, 1926. Artist: Anonymous
Be ready to support the deeds of the Communist party! - Always ready!, 1926. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Do you help to liquidate illiteracy?, 1925. Artist: Anonymous
Do you help to liquidate illiteracy?, 1925. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Long Live the Three-million Man Red Army!, 1919. Artist: Anonymous
Long Live the Three-million Man Red Army!, 1919. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

All working people to cooperatives!, 1929. Artist: Anonymous
All working people to cooperatives!, 1929. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Dad, do not drink, 1929. Artist: Bulanov, Dmitry Anatolyevich (1898-1942)
Dad, do not drink, 1929. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Every River Begins from a Small Stream, and Drunkenness From a Small Glass, 1929. Artist: Anonymous master
Every River Begins from a Small Stream, and Drunkenness From a Small Glass, 1929. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

John Lilburne on the pillory at Westminster, 1638 (1905). Lilburne (1614-1657) was an English Leveller who campaigned for what he described as `freeborn rights` which every human being was born with

Outside the National Rent Office after the arrest of O Brien and Dillon, Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation

Police raid on the National Rent Offices at Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation. Founded in 1879, with Charles Stewart Parnell as its president

Irish anti-tithe agitation, Carrickshock, 1831 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

Poster to the fight against illiteracy, 1918. Artist: Apsit, Alexander Petrovich (1880-1944)
Poster to the fight against illiteracy, 1918. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Cossack! Which side are you on? Are you with us or with them?, 1920. Artist: Anonymous
Cossack! Which side are you on? Are you with us or with them?, 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Manoeuvres near Moscow, 1930-1933. Artist: Ulyanov, Nikolai Pavlovich (1875-1949)
Manoeuvres near Moscow, 1930-1933. Found in the collection of the Museum of Regional Studies, Yelets

The 1st of May is the All-Russian subbotnik, 1920. Artist: Moor, Dmitri Stachievich (1883-1946)
The 1st of May is the All-Russian subbotnik, 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Wrangel Is Still Alive. Finish Him Off Without Mercy! (Poster), 1920. Artist: Moor, Dmitri Stachievich (1883-1946)
Wrangel Is Still Alive. Finish Him Off Without Mercy! (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Long live the Red Army!, 1920. Artist: Fidman, Vladimir Ivanovich (1884-1949)
Long live the Red Army!, 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Down with fascism!, 1929. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Down with fascism!, 1929. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Popular Front. The instigators of World War must be held accountable, 1936. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

All in the past, 1920. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
All in the past, 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

October hurricane (Poster), 1920. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
October hurricane (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Hurry up, Giving more of it! (Poster), 1920. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Hurry up, Giving more of it!.. (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Poland - the last dog of the Entente (Poster), 1920. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Poland - the last dog of the Entente (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Bourgeois, Priest, Kulak Pulling Kolchak (Poster), 1919. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Bourgeois, Priest, Kulak Pulling Kolchak (Poster), 1919. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

To the aid of pans. The last reserves of Marshal Foch (Poster), 1920. Artist: Deni (Denisov)
To the aid of pans. The last reserves of Marshal Foch (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The last hour (Poster), 1920. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
The last hour (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Reap timely!, 1920. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Reap timely!, 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Every hammer blow is a blow to enemy! (Poster), 1920. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Every hammer blow is a blow to enemy! (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The League of Nations (Poster), 1920. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
The League of Nations (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The depature of Emile Zola from Versailles, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
The depature of Emile Zola from Versailles, 1898. Emile Zola (1840-1902) was an influential French novelist, the most important example of the literary school of naturalism

Rebellion of the Alsaciens-Lorrains conscripts, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Rebellion of the Alsaciens-Lorrains conscripts, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st November 1896

Agitation in Morrocco: Omar Zarahun preaching revolt, 1902. Artist: Charles Dufresne
Agitation in Morrocco: Omar Zarahun preaching revolt, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd November 1902

Working woman in the struggle for socialism, struggle against religion, 1931. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

A Daniel Come to Judgement!, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Daniel Come to Judgement!, 1880. The ghost of Daniel O Connell is shown telling an armed Irish agitator to lay down his weapon

Southern Elephant Seal bull growling at a gentoo penguin on the beach, Antarctica
Close-up of a southern elephant seal bull (Mirounga leonina) on the beach growling at a gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) passing by; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

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"Agitation: A Historical Journey of Struggle and Change" In the realm of social movements, it has been a powerful catalyst for change throughout history. From iconic posters like "Beat the Whites with the red wedge" by El Lissitzky in 1920 to lesser-known events such as The Skye crofters Land League Agitation, we witness the indomitable spirit of those who fought against injustice. One notable example is the Gathering of Unions in 1832, where workers united to demand fair wages and better working conditions. Their collective agitation paved the way for significant labor reforms that continue to shape our society today. The Free Soil versus slavery conflict in Kansas during the 1850s serves as a stark reminder of how they are ignite fierce debates over fundamental human rights. Pro-slavery posters circulated at that time reveal both sides' determination to sway public opinion and maintain their respective ideologies. Amidst this turmoil, Surgeon William Maillard's heroic actions during battle earned him the Victoria Cross at Candia. His bravery exemplifies how individuals can agitate against adversity on a personal level, leaving an indelible mark on history. Yanitza, known as The Albanian Joan of Arc, captured hearts through her unwavering dedication and courage depicted in Le Petit Journal. Her story highlights how women have often led agitations for freedom and equality throughout different cultures and eras. Meanwhile, Charles Parnell's presence at an Anti Rent Meeting in 1879 showcases political agitation aimed at addressing land reform issues faced by Irish tenants. Parnell's leadership played a pivotal role in advocating for their rights amidst widespread discontent. Artistic expressions also played a crucial role in promoting various causes. Russian agitprop posters from 1930 demonstrate how visual propaganda was employed to mobilize masses towards specific ideologies or political agendas.