Red Flag Collection

Lenin, (c1930), (1939). Creator: Aleksandr Gerasimov
Lenin, (c1930), (1939). Portrait of Russian communist revolutionary Vladimir Ilich Lenin (1870-1924). Lenin was the first Soviet head of state, prime minister of the USSR

The Red Guard entering the Kremlin, Moscow, on 2 November 1917, 1920s (colour litho)
5232234 The Red Guard entering the Kremlin, Moscow, on 2 November 1917, 1920s (colour litho) by Meshkov, Wassily (1867-1946) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Score sheet for the song L Internationale, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT207089 Score sheet for the song L Internationale, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Death of Mlle. Gorbatchesckaya, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657934 Death of Mlle. Gorbatchesckaya, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); (add.info.: La Mort de Mlle. Gorbatchecskaia;); The Stapleton Collection.

The Act of Parliament passed in 1896 which enabled motor cars to be used on British roads contained an irksome proviso
5614389 The Act of Parliament passed in 1896 which enabled motor cars to be used on British roads contained an irksome proviso which stipulated that each vehicle had to be preceded by a person

A Civil Marriage performed by a Provincial Commissioner under the aegis of the Red Flag, from Histoire des Soviets
3657963 A Civil Marriage performed by a Provincial Commissioner under the aegis of the Red Flag, from Histoire des Soviets, pub

Formula One World Championship, Rd 6, Monaco Grand Prix, Race, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Sunday 29 May 2011
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing RB7 as the race is red flagged. Formula One World Championship, Rd 6, Monaco Grand Prix, Race, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Sunday 29 May 2011.

The Locomotive Acts
5616721 The Locomotive Acts; (add.info.: Punch cartoon about the Locomotive Acts (or Red Flag Acts) 1865. The laws were a series of Acts of Parliament in the United Kingdom regulating the use of

'Vive Kerensky', c.1923 (colour litho)
CHT277099 'Vive Kerensky', c.1923 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Civil Marriage in Russia at the time of the Revolution, c.1923 (colour litho)
CHT277095 A Civil Marriage in Russia at the time of the Revolution, c.1923 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

2003 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - APRIL 20: The cars return to the pits at the conclusion of the race. Marshals clap and wave flags by the side of the track during the San Marino GP at Imola on April 20, 2003 in Imola

Formula Three Euroseries
Marshall waving the red flag - session is stopped. Formula Three Euroseries, Rd7, Brands Hatch, England, 3-5 September 2010.

Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Race Day, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Sunday 26 May 2013
The red flag is shown to Paul di Resta (GBR) Force India VJM06. Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Race Day, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Sunday 26 May 2013. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Race Day, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Sunday 26 May 2013
The red flag is shown to Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Sauber C32. Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Race Day, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Sunday 26 May 2013

Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Saturday 26 May 2012
Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari F2012, passes the red flags that were brought out after Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Williams hit the barriers in Practice 3

55th Macau Grand Prix
The red flag is shown. Windsor Arch Formula Three Macau Grand Prix, Macau, China, 12-16 November 2008

La Revolution Russe; Le 12 mars 1917: canons de campagne derriere une barricade sur... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La Revolution Russe; Le 12 mars 1917: canons de campagne derriere une barricade sur laquelle flotte le drapeau rouge, 1917. The Russian Revolution: red flag flying over cannons and barricade

La Revolution Russe; Les premieres manifestations sur la place Znamenskaia, a Petrograd... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La Revolution Russe; Les premieres manifestations sur la place Znamenskaia, a Petrograd, devant le monument d'Alexandre III; deja

La Revolution Russe; Pendant les journees sanglantes: des automobiles remplies de soldats... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La Revolution Russe; Pendant les journees sanglantes: des automobiles remplies de soldats armes battent les rues. Les deux hommes appuyes aux pare-boue de cette voiture ont decore leur baionnette

To the Peoples of the Caucasus, 1920. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
To the Peoples of the Caucasus, 1920. [Publisher: Lit. Izd. Otdela Politupravleniia Revvoensoveta Respubliki; Place: Moscow] Additional Title(s): Narodam Kavkaza

The Tsar's Regiments and the Red Army, 1919. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
The Tsar's Regiments and the Red Army, 1919. [Publisher: Lit. Izd. Otdela Politupravleniia Revvoensoveta Respubliki; Place: Moscow] Additional Title(s): Tsarskie polki i Krasnaia Armiia

Christmas, 1921. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Christmas, 1921. [Publisher: Gosudarstvennoe Izd.; Place: Moscow] Additional Title(s): Rozhdestvo (Stikhi N.Gorlova.)

1991 Australian GP
ADELAIDE STREET CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03: A marshal waves a red flag as an incident stops the race after just 14 laps

2000 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - JUNE 04: Pedro de la Rosa, Arrows A21 Supertec, spins ahead of Jenson Button, Williams FW22 BMW, Nick Heidfeld, Prost AP03 Peugeot, Pedro Diniz, Sauber C19 Petronas, Marc Gene

2020 Barcelona February testing I
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, is lifted back into the garage after stopping on track during the Barcelona February testing I at Circuit de

Russian Propaganda Poster, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657995 Russian Propaganda Poster, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Apsit, Aleksandrs (1860-1943); (add.info.: Une affice Propagande Internationale;); The Stapleton Collection

Dmitrij MOOR (Dmitrij Stachievic Orlov 3 November 1883 24 October 1946) the flagbearer waves the red banner
6203073 Dmitrij MOOR (Dmitrij Stachievic Orlov 3 November 1883 24 October 1946) the flagbearer waves the red banner, which stands out against the sun of the future; soldiers

Refining the revolutionary spirit in strong wind and waves, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78554 Refining the revolutionary spirit in strong wind and waves, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Poster celebrating the Labour Day, 1st May 1950 (colour litho)
REV253299 Poster celebrating the Labour Day, 1st May 1950 (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Affiche celebrant la fete du Travail, Premier Mai 1950;)

Lenin haranguing deputies of the 2nd Soviet Congress, Smolny Palace, St Petersburg, 1917. This meeting on 26 October 1917, the day after the storming of the Winter Palace

RAF at Exercise Red Flag 2016
Pictured are two Typhoons of 6 Sqn patrolling the skies during Exercise Red Flag 2016. RAF personnel took part in the worlds largest

RAF at Exercise Red Flag 2017
Pictured is a 51 Squadron RAF RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada during Exercise Red Flag. RAF personnel took part in the worlds largest

RAF at Exercise Red Flag
Pictured is a Typhoon of 6 Sqn taking on fuel from an RAF Voyager during Exercise Red Flag. RAF personnel took part in the worlds largest

RAF Typhoon Jet Taking Off During Ex Red Flag in the USA
A Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 takes off from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, USA during Exercise Red Flag. The RAF fast jet is among 150 aircraft taking part in the exercise

Riots in Paris (colour litho)
2819080 Riots in Paris (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Paris. A senior police officer is badly injured)

At the Barricades in 1905, 1920s (colour litho)
5231889 At the Barricades in 1905, 1920s (colour litho) by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Barricades in 1905, 1920s)

Troubles in Barcelona (colour litho)
2795576 Troubles in Barcelona (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubles in Barcelona)

Bloody riots in Limoges, France (colour litho)
2795936 Bloody riots in Limoges, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloody riots in Limoges, France)

Archbishop Affre on the Barricades, 1848 (oil on canvas)
XIR177295 Archbishop Affre on the Barricades, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Felon, Joseph (1818-96); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The liberal movement in Russia, violent scuffles in St. Petersburg, illustration from Le Petit Journal
REV287781 The liberal movement in Russia, violent scuffles in St. Petersburg, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 25th December 1904 (colour litho) by French School

Burning of the Tuileries, 1871 (oil on canvas)
XIR130882 Burning of the Tuileries, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); 48x79 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: in May 1871, towards the end of the Paris Commune)

Les "Roufions"(colour litho)
2779330 Les " Roufions" (colour litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les " Roufions". Striking miners in Northern France)

Precaution. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho)
3097224 Precaution. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Precaution)

Demonstration of soldiers and workers during the 1917 February Revolution in Russia, 1920s (colour litho)
5231891 Demonstration of soldiers and workers during the 1917 February Revolution in Russia, 1920s (colour litho) by Vladimirov

Red Ferrari 328 & Other Ferrari S
Red Ferrari 328 & Other Ferraris Ferrari World Record 964 Cars Ferrari World Record 964 Cars Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, England, England 15 September 2012 Date: 15 September 2012

The Russian cruiser Aurora firing the shot signalling the storming of the Winter Palace in Petrograd
6033332 The Russian cruiser Aurora firing the shot signalling the storming of the Winter Palace in Petrograd, Russian Revolution, 25 October 1917 (colour litho) by Carrey

Paris under the Red Flag, April 1871 (engraving)
1052638 Paris under the Red Flag, April 1871 (engraving) by Gregory, Edward John (1850-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris under the Red Flag, April 1871)

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"Red Flag: A Symbol of Revolution and Struggle" The iconic red flag has long been associated with revolutionary movements, serving as a powerful symbol of defiance and resistance. Throughout history, it has flown high in the face of oppression, inspiring countless individuals to fight for their rights and freedom. Lenin's vision for a socialist society was encapsulated by the crimson banner, waving proudly during his time in power. In Aleksandr Gerasimov's artwork from the 1930s, we witness Lenin's unwavering determination etched on his face as he stands before the red flag - a testament to his revolutionary spirit. From Paris to Moscow, scenes captured in vibrant lithographs depict pivotal moments where the red flag became an emblem of hope. The Red Guard storming into the Kremlin in 1917 signifies a turning point in Russian history while riots engulfing Paris illustrate widespread discontent demanding change. At barricades throughout different eras - be it 1905 or Barcelona - brave souls united under this scarlet standard to challenge oppressive regimes. The heady scent of revolution fills these images as ordinary people rise up against injustice, determined to reshape their destinies. In Le Petit Journal's illustration from 1904, violent clashes erupt amidst St. Petersburg's liberal movement; here too, protesters clutch tightly onto that same crimson fabric that represents their struggle for equality. Yet not all battles were fought on streets alone; even trains came to a halt when demonstrators took action. Their audacity is vividly portrayed through colorful lithographs capturing these daring acts that disrupted daily life and demanded attention. Sadly, this quest for justice often came at great cost. Bloodshed stained many cities' pavements like Limoges in France or even within Russia itself when revolutionaries targeted key figures such as the head of Moscow secret police – casualties borne out of desperation for change. Throughout centuries past, artists have immortalized these historic moments on canvas, forever preserving the spirit of those who fought under the red flag.