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'La Fin de Trois Empires; Dans la Russie des Soviets... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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'La Fin de Trois Empires; Dans la Russie des Soviets... 1918. Creator: Unknown
'La Fin de Trois Empires; Dans la Russie des Soviets; Soldat russe aveugle de guerre, pieds nus, mendiant sur le pont de la Fontanka, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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La Fin de Trois Empires; Dans la Russie des Soviets... 1918
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is a poignant photograph capturing the aftermath of the First World War in Russia. The image, created by an unknown photographer, was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph depicts a blind Russian soldier, barefoot and begging, on the bridge of the Fontanka in St. Petersburg (now Leningrad). The soldier's uniform and the desolate surroundings suggest that he has returned from the battlefield, bearing the physical and emotional scars of war. The use of black and white adds to the somber mood and emphasizes the stark contrast between the once grand imperial city and the poverty and hardship that had befallen its people in the wake of the war. The image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of the First World War and the profound impact it had on the people of Russia in particular. The soldier's blindness symbolizes the loss of sight not only in a physical sense but also in a metaphorical one, as the old order of empires had crumbled and a new world order was emerging. The photograph is a testament to the enduring power of visual storytelling and the ability of a single image to capture the essence of a historical moment. The print, now held in the collections of The Print Collector, offers a glimpse into the past and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the profound changes that followed. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.
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