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Rasputin with Nicolas II
GRIGORI RASPUTIN Satirical montage entitled We, Nikolai II suggesting Rasputin as the force behind the Tsars rule Date: 1872 - 1916
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1872 Behind Entitled Grigori Montage Nicholas Nicolas Nikolai Rasputin Rule Satirical Suggesting Tsar
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical montage, titled "We, Nikolai II suggesting Rasputin as the force behind the Tsar's rule," offers a provocative and intriguing glimpse into the political turmoil and intrigue of Imperial Russia during the early 20th century. The image features a cartoon depiction of the infamous mystic and healer Grigori Rasputin, with his piercing eyes and long, unkempt beard, seated on a throne, while Tsar Nicholas II, dressed in imperial robes, bows submissively before him. The date range at the bottom of the print, 1872-1916, underscores the historical context of this provocative image. Rasputin, a Siberian peasant, rose to prominence in St. Petersburg in the late 19th century, gaining a reputation as a healer and spiritual advisor to the imperial family. His influence over the Tsarina, Alexandra, and her hemophiliac son, Tsarevich Alexei, was a source of great controversy and rumor. Many believed Rasputin held undue power over the Tsar and his family, and his presence at court was a destabilizing force. This satirical montage plays on these rumors and the public's perception of Rasputin as a manipulative and sinister figure. The image suggests that Rasputin, rather than Tsar Nicholas II, is the true ruler of Russia, with the Tsar bowing in submission. The print serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of power and influence in Imperial Russia, and the ways in which rumor and gossip could shape public opinion and fuel political instability. The montage is a fascinating and intriguing artifact of Russian history, offering a glimpse into the political and social tensions of the time, and the ways in which popular perceptions of historical figures could be shaped and manipulated.
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