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The Winter Palace after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880. Creator: De Haenen
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The Winter Palace after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880. Creator: De Haenen
The Winter Palace 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 print captures the haunting aftermath of the explosion that rocked The Winter Palace on the evening of February 17,1880. Taken by De Haenen and featured in "Le Monde Illustre" in 1880, this powerful image is now housed in the esteemed Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France. The destruction depicted here serves as a chilling reminder of a pivotal moment in history - an event that shook Imperial Russia to its core. Emperor Alexander II, known for his progressive reforms and desire to modernize Russia, fell victim to an assassination plot orchestrated by Narodnaya Volya (People's Will), a revolutionary organization seeking radical change. In this woodcut-style print, we witness the remnants of chaos and rebellion. The grandeur of The Winter Palace stands juxtaposed against its own ruinous state – shattered windows, crumbling walls, and smoke billowing into the night sky. This image encapsulates both the terror unleashed upon those within these walls and the resilience of a monarchy facing unprecedented challenges. Stepan Khalturin, responsible for engineering this act of terrorism, forever altered Russian history with his audacious revolt against Tsarist rule. As we gaze upon this male portrait frozen in time, we are reminded not only of one man's reign but also how acts like these reverberate through generations. Through Fine Art Images/Heritage Images' preservation efforts, we can delve into Russian history and bear witness to moments that shaped nations. Let
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