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Russian Reprisals
The Russians carry out savage reprisals for the insurgents attacks : the village of Mologoszcza is left smouldering by Russians seeking revenge
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1863 Attacks Carry Poland Reprisals Revenge Russians Savage Seeking Smouldering
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the aftermath of a brutal Russian reprisal in the Polish village of Mologoszcza during the 1863 uprising. The insurgents, seeking to overthrow Russian rule, had launched a series of attacks against the occupying forces. In retaliation, Russian soldiers carried out savage reprisals, leaving the village in ruins. The photograph shows the smouldering remains of houses and buildings, their walls blackened by fire and destruction. The once vibrant village now lies in ashes, a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of war. The villagers, many of whom were innocent civilians, were left to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. The events of 1863 in Poland, known as the January Uprising, were a pivotal moment in the country's history. The uprising, which lasted from January to October 1863, saw Polish insurgents take up arms against the Russian Empire in an attempt to regain their independence. The uprising was ultimately unsuccessful, and the Russian response was brutal. The Russian reprisals, such as the one depicted in this photograph, were a common tactic used by the occupying forces to quell the rebellion. Villages were burned to the ground, and civilians were subjected to brutal violence and forced conscription into the Russian army. The trauma of these events left a deep scar on the Polish people and their struggle for independence. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the savagery and destruction of war and the human cost of conflict. It serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Polish people in the face of adversity and their unwavering desire for freedom and self-determination.
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