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ANTI-RUSSIAN CARTOON, 1890. The Russian bear moves through central Asia to threaten Afghanistan
ANTI-RUSSIAN CARTOON, 1890.
The Russian bear moves through central Asia to threaten Afghanistan and Persia. Cartoon, 1890
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Media ID 12415478
Afghanistan Allegory Bear Biology Carnivore Central Asia Claw Colonialism Danger Empire Fang Iran Personification Politics Russia Russian Symbol Zoology Anti Russian Turn Of Century
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of historical intrigue to your space with our Media Storehouse Poster Print of the iconic anti-Russian cartoon from 1890. This captivating image by artist 140_1682103, available through Granger Art on Demand, depicts the Russian bear boldly advancing through central Asia, threatening the borders of Afghanistan and Persia. This vintage cartoon offers a fascinating glimpse into the political tensions of the past, making it an excellent conversation starter and a unique addition to any room. Order your Media Storehouse poster print today and bring history to life in your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 50.9cm (16.5" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "ANTI-RUSSIAN CARTOON, 1890" takes us back to a significant period in history. The image depicts a powerful allegory of the Russian bear menacingly advancing through central Asia towards Afghanistan and Persia. Created during the late 19th century, this cartoon serves as a political commentary on Russia's expansionist ambitions and colonial aspirations. The personification of Russia as a bear symbolizes its strength, dominance, and carnivorous nature. The intricate details in the artwork highlight the bear's sharp claws and fangs, emphasizing the danger it poses to neighboring nations. This visual representation cleverly combines biology with politics, using zoological elements to convey complex geopolitical messages. At a time when empires were vying for control over territories, this anti-Russian cartoon reflects growing concerns about Russian imperialism in Central Asia. It captures the anxieties surrounding potential threats faced by Afghanistan and Persia from their formidable neighbor. As we gaze upon this historical artifact frozen in time, we are reminded of how art can be used as an effective tool for social commentary. Through satire and symbolism, artists like 140_1682103 sought to shed light on political issues that shaped our world at the turn of the century.
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