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"Revolutionaries: Icons of Change and Defiance Across the Globe" From Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution Poster in China to Che Guevara's wall paintings in Havana

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: The Xinhai Revolution

The Xinhai Revolution, also known as the Chinese Revolution or the Revolution of 1911, was a revolution that overthrew Chinas last imperial dynasty (the Qing dynasty)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Presidents of Argentina

Presidents of Argentina
3786110 Presidents of Argentina; (add.info.: Presidents of Argentina. From top: Conrelio Saavedra (President of the First Junta, 1810), Bartolome Mitre (1862 - 18 68), Domingo F

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Berlin street battles, March 1919

Berlin street battles, March 1919
3785458 Berlin street battles, March 1919; (add.info.: Berlin street battles, March 1919. Troops in front of Tietz department store)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Bolshevik poster with the slogan Petrograd, No Surrender, 1917 (colour litho)

Bolshevik poster with the slogan Petrograd, No Surrender, 1917 (colour litho)
PNP368940 Bolshevik poster with the slogan Petrograd, No Surrender, 1917 (colour litho) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: German Revolution (November Revolution)

German Revolution (November Revolution)
3785463 German Revolution (November Revolution); (add.info.: German Revolution (November Revolution), 9 November 1918. Soldiers at the entrance to the Reichstag

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Russian postcard commemorating Revolutions

Russian postcard commemorating Revolutions
3785900 Russian postcard commemorating Revolutions; (add.info.: Russian postcard commemorating Revolutions of 1905 and 1917)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: The Declaration of a Republic in Berlin, 9 November 1918

The Declaration of a Republic in Berlin, 9 November 1918
3785512 The Declaration of a Republic in Berlin, 9 November 1918; (add.info.: The Declaration of a Republic in Berlin, 9 November 1918)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Portrait of Camille Desmoulins (1762-1794), c.1869 (engraving)

Portrait of Camille Desmoulins (1762-1794), c.1869 (engraving)
3116334 Portrait of Camille Desmoulins (1762-1794), c.1869 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journalist and politician during the French Revolution)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Le Torrent des rebelles - illustration from Han d Islande

Le Torrent des rebelles - illustration from Han d Islande
909649 Le Torrent des rebelles - illustration from Han d Islande, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Barricade in the Rue St Martin 1848

Barricade in the Rue St Martin 1848
Barricade in the Rue St Martin, Paris, France, 1848. One of the barricades constructed by the revolutionaries. 1848

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Bust of Marie-Joseph-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (1757-1834), 1829 (marble)

Bust of Marie-Joseph-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (1757-1834), 1829 (marble)
5669098 Bust of Marie-Joseph-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (1757-1834), 1829 (marble) by David d Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856); 58.5x35x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Vietnamese Poster - Memory of victory of Dien Bien Phu

Vietnamese Poster - Memory of victory of Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam War - Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Victory and Dien Bien Phu - defeat of the French forces in 1954 remembered as a rallying call for further success

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Railway destruction by revolutionaries in China

Railway destruction by revolutionaries in China near Shan-Kwan. Shanhaiguan District formerly Shan-hai-kwan or Shan-hai-kuan, is a district of the city of  Hebei Province, China

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Mass burials in Field of Mars, Petrograd, Russia

Mass burials in Field of Mars, Petrograd, Russia
Mass burials in the Field of Mars, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia, of those who died during the Revolution. Date: late 1917

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: 13th Minnesota Volunteers 19th Century 1899 Aguinaldo

13th Minnesota Volunteers 19th Century 1899 Aguinaldo
13th, Minnesota, Volunteers, 19th, Century, 1899, Aguinaldo, armed, army, Asia, Asian, Asiatic, attack, attacked, attacker, attacking, barracks, battle, colored, conflict, contemporary, Age, dead

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). Poster Ventajas

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). Poster Ventajas de la colectivizacion. Campesinos: colectivizad la tierra! (Advantages of Collectivization)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). En el que sabe

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). En el que sabe la grandeza de nuestro manana no cabe el pesimismo (Who knows the greatness of tomorrow has no place for pessimism)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Militia marching

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Militia marching to the front at the beggining of war

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Ganar la guerra

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Ganar la guerra primero (First Win the War). Poster edited by the Delegation of Propaganda and Press of the Defence Delegate Junta of Madrid. SPAIN. Barcelona

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: SPAIN. Maqueda. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)

SPAIN. Maqueda. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Interior of the church of Santa Maria de Maqueda

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Campesinos. La

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Campesinos. La tierra es vuestra (Farmers. Land Is Yours). Poster by Siwe edited by the POUM (1936)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Street battles in Berlin

Street battles in Berlin
3785455 Street battles in Berlin; (add.info.: Street battles in Berlin - Spartacists behind a paper roll barricade. During Spartacist Uprising of German Revolution (November Revolution)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Street battles in Berlin

Street battles in Berlin
3785457 Street battles in Berlin; (add.info.: Street battles in Berlin - Spartacists behind a two - way barricade. During Spartacist Uprising of German Revolution (November Revolution)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Storming of the Berlin armoury, Revolution of 1848 (engraving)

Storming of the Berlin armoury, Revolution of 1848 (engraving)
3647666 Storming of the Berlin armoury, Revolution of 1848 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storming of the Berlin armoury, Revolution of 1848)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Attack on the Papal Palace in Rome, 1848 (engraving)

Attack on the Papal Palace in Rome, 1848 (engraving)
3647667 Attack on the Papal Palace in Rome, 1848 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on the Papal Palace in Rome, 1848)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: The Bastille, Paris

The Bastille, Paris
3784446 The Bastille, Paris; (add.info.: The Bastille, Paris. Exterior of the French prison, showing approaching mob with flaming torches and smoke coming from the prison itself)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: The Bastille, Paris

The Bastille, Paris
3785194 The Bastille, Paris; (add.info.: The Bastille, Paris. Exterior of the French prison, showing approaching mob with flaming torches and smoke coming from the prison itself)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: The Conquerors of the Bastille, France (engraving)

The Conquerors of the Bastille, France (engraving)
3784444 The Conquerors of the Bastille, France (engraving); (add.info.: The Conquerors of the Bastille - after the picture by Francois Flameng)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: The Crowd Reading the Tsar's Manifesto, front cover of Le Petit Parisien

The Crowd Reading the Tsar's Manifesto, front cover of Le Petit Parisien, October 1905 (colour litho)
CHT173075 The Crowd Reading the Tsar's Manifesto, front cover of Le Petit Parisien, October 1905 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Fighting at a barricade outside Kolln Town Hall in Berlin on the night of 18-19 March 1848

Fighting at a barricade outside Kolln Town Hall in Berlin on the night of 18-19 March 1848 (engraving)
3101256 Fighting at a barricade outside Kolln Town Hall in Berlin on the night of 18-19 March 1848 (engraving) by Kretschmer

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Fighting at a barricade in front of the Colln Town Hall, Berlin, Revolution of 1848 (engraving)

Fighting at a barricade in front of the Colln Town Hall, Berlin, Revolution of 1848 (engraving)
3647662 Fighting at a barricade in front of the Colln Town Hall, Berlin, Revolution of 1848 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: June Days Uprising, Revolution of 1848, Paris (engraving)

June Days Uprising, Revolution of 1848, Paris (engraving)
3647661 June Days Uprising, Revolution of 1848, Paris (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: June Days Uprising, Revolution of 1848, Paris)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Anarchy in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd September 1899 (colour litho)

Anarchy in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd September 1899 (colour litho)
PCT1163144 Anarchy in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd September 1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: The Taking of the Tuileries (10 August 1792) (colour litho)

The Taking of the Tuileries (10 August 1792) (colour litho)
2818316 The Taking of the Tuileries (10 August 1792) (colour litho) by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taking of the Tuileries (10 August 1792)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Dragoons attacking revolutionaries in the Presnensky district of Moscow (colour litho)

Dragoons attacking revolutionaries in the Presnensky district of Moscow (colour litho)
2779157 Dragoons attacking revolutionaries in the Presnensky district of Moscow (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving)

Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving)
XIR241510 Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Background imageRevolutionaries Collection: Battle in front of the Eglise de la Chapelle, Paris. between the guardians of the barriers of

Battle in front of the Eglise de la Chapelle, Paris. between the guardians of the barriers of the Fermiers Generaux
CHT441008 Battle in front of the Eglise de la Chapelle, Paris. between the guardians of the barriers of the Fermiers Generaux and the revolutionaries on 24 January, 1791




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"Revolutionaries: Icons of Change and Defiance Across the Globe" From Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution Poster in China to Che Guevara's wall paintings in Havana, they have left an indelible mark on history. These brave individuals dared to challenge the status quo, fighting for their ideals and inspiring generations. In Habana Vieja, a vibrant mural of Che Guevara stands tall, symbolizing his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Similarly, in Mexico City's May Day Parade of 1929, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo proudly marched alongside fellow revolutionaries, advocating for workers' rights. Traveling back in time to the French Revolution, Camille Desmoulins passionately addresses a crowd at Palais Royal on that fateful day of July 12th, 1789. His words ignite a spark that would fuel the flames of change throughout France. Venturing further into history brings us to Greece's Theriso Revolution led by Venizelos against Ottoman rule. The revolutionaries' courage reverberates through time as they fight for freedom from oppression. Macedonian rebels also join this roster of courageous fighters who refused to accept subjugation. Their struggle echoes through the ages as they stand up against injustice and strive for self-determination. The Battle of Pacocha showcases another facet of revolutionary spirit - naval warfare between HMS Shah and Ameth. In this clash between powers during Peru's War with Chile in 1877-78, both sides fought fiercely for control over strategic waters. Meanwhile, Vendee witnesses Cholet Taken by determined insurgents during one chapter of France's tumultuous past. Their perseverance serves as a testament to their unyielding belief in liberty amidst chaos. Even beyond political movements or armed conflicts lies Cuba's revolutionary road sign adorned with colorful imagery—where vintage American Chevrolet cars roam freely—a reminder that revolutions can take many forms; sometimes it is the everyday resistance that shapes a nation.