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Emperor Alexander II after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880. Creator: De Haenen
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Emperor Alexander II after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880. Creator: De Haenen
Emperor Alexander II after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880. From " Le Monde Illustre", 1880. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France
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1880 Alexander Ii Alexander Nikolaevich Alexander Nikolayevich Assassination Bibliotheque Nationale De France De Haenen Emperor Alexander Ii Imperial Russia Male Portrait Narodnaya Volya Peoples Will Rebellions Revolt Revolutionary Movement Revolutionary Organization Romanov Russian History Russian Monarchy Terror Terrorism Tsar Tsars Uprising Aristocracy Realism
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This powerful print captures Emperor Alexander II of Russia after surviving an assassination attempt on the evening of February 17,1880. The image, taken by De Haenen and featured in "Le Monde Illustre" in 1880, showcases the aftermath of a horrific explosion that targeted the monarch. Emperor Alexander II, also known as Alexander Nikolaevich or Alexander Nikolayevich, was a prominent figure in Russian history and an influential ruler during his time. This portrait reflects the resilience and strength he displayed even amidst such adversity. The photograph is part of the esteemed collection at Bibliotheque Nationale de France and has been preserved as a testament to this significant event in imperial Russia's history. It serves as a reminder of both the dangers faced by those in power and the turbulent times that marked this era. The attempted assassination was carried out by members of Narodnaya Volya (People's Will), a revolutionary organization seeking to overthrow the monarchy through acts of terror. Despite their efforts, Emperor Alexander II survived this attack but would later succumb to another assassination attempt four years later. Through its realism and graphic portrayal, this woodcut print offers viewers a glimpse into one moment that shaped Russian history forever – an act of rebellion against autocracy that ultimately led to further uprisings against Tsarist rule.
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