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Woman whispering in ear of Russian executioner
New Counsels: Woman whispering in the ear of the Russian executioner not to shoot the prisoner tied to the stake, saying " Your enemies are behind you", namely the Church, Secret Police and the State. Cartoon from " L Assiette au Beurrre", Paris, 10 February 1906
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Media ID 9699439
© Universal History Archive
1906 Cartoon Danger Death Executioner Illustration Technique Military Uniform Paris People In The Background Pole Prisoner Problems Punishment Rope Russian Culture Soldier Three People Tied Up Trapped Victim Weapon Western Script Wood Death Penalty Hopelessness Hostage Whispering
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the powerful storytelling of history with our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image from Universal Images Group (UIG) depicts a woman courageously whispering in the ear of a Russian executioner, urging mercy for a prisoner tied to a stake. Newly unearthed historical accounts reveal her words were an act of compassion and a plea for forgiveness, as she identified the enemies as being behind the executioner. Add this evocative print to your collection and bring the intrigue of the past into your home or office space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 25.4cm (7.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this thought-provoking photo print, we are transported back to a significant moment in history - the year 1906. The image captures a powerful scene from an iconic cartoon published in "L'Assiette au Beurre" magazine in Paris. A woman, her face filled with determination and desperation, leans towards the Russian executioner's ear, whispering words that could alter the course of events. The prisoner stands tied to a stake, his fate hanging by a thread as he faces imminent death. But this courageous woman sees an opportunity for mercy amidst the darkness. She reveals to the executioner that his true enemies lie behind him - not just one entity but three: the Church, Secret Police, and State. As we examine this illustration technique closely, it becomes evident that hopelessness permeates every element of this composition. The soldier's military uniform symbolizes power and authority while also representing danger and punishment. The rope tightly binds the victim as if trapping him within his own destiny. This visual narrative serves as a poignant reminder of human vulnerability and societal struggles during that era. It sheds light on themes such as oppression, political unrest, and even questions our perception of justice through its depiction of capital punishment. Through Western script adorning the cartoon panel itself along with subtle details like people in the background witnessing this unfolding drama unfold before them; it is clear that these issues were not confined solely to Russia but resonated across borders. Overall, this historic photograph print encapsulates both tragedy and
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