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Premium Framed Print : Soldiers burning paintings (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1917
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Soldiers burning paintings (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1917
Soldiers burning paintings (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1917. From a private collection
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Media ID 19048792
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End Of 19th Early 20th Cen Ivan Alexeyevich 1869 1947 October Revolution Petrograd Plunder Power Russian Painting Russian Revolution Vandalism Vladimirov Watercolour On Paper
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful photograph captures a moment of destruction and defiance during the Russian Revolution in 1917. The image shows soldiers engaged in an act of vandalism, burning paintings from the series of watercolors depicting the revolution. The intensity of their actions is palpable as flames engulf these precious works of art. The significance of this event lies not only in the destruction itself but also in its symbolic implications. As Petrograd became a battleground for power, plundering and vandalizing cultural artifacts became a way to assert dominance and erase history. These paintings, created by Ivan Alexeyevich Vladimirov, were witnesses to one of the most transformative periods in Russian history. The October Revolution marked a turning point that would shape Russia's future trajectory. In this chaotic time, where ideologies clashed violently, art was seen as both a tool for propaganda and an expression of dissent. By destroying these artworks, the soldiers aimed to silence voices that did not align with their revolutionary ideals. Today, this print serves as a haunting reminder of the destructive forces unleashed during times of upheaval. It stands as evidence not only to the physical damage inflicted upon artistic treasures but also to the broader consequences such acts have on our collective memory. From its place within a private collection, this image invites contemplation about how we preserve and protect our cultural heritage amidst political turmoil and conflict – reminding us that even amidst chaos, art remains resilient and continues to bear witness to history's triumphs and tragedies alike.
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