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The defeat of Russia at sea
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The defeat of Russia at sea

Johan Braakensiek · 1905-06-04 · autotypie; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A sailor brings the Russian Tsar Nicholas II, sitting in the darkness, the bad news that the Russian fleet has been defeated by the Japanese (in the Battle of Tsushima, May 27-28). On the left in the light, the personification of Liberty with a burning torch.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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photomechanical printcartoontorchFreedom, LibertyRussisch-Japanse Oorlog
Credit lineDe nederlaag van Rusland ter zee. 1905-06-04. Johan Braakensiek. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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