Trotsky Collection (#2)

Leon Trotsky arriving for peace negotiations with the Germans, Brest-Litovsk, 7 January 1918. Trotsky led the Russian delegation at the negotiations

Leon Trotsky

Leon Trotsky with his bodyguards, 1919
Leon Trotsky with his bodyguards

Leon Trotsky, 1922
Leon Trotsky

Leon Trotsky with his wife in the Caucasus, 1929
Leon Trotsky with his wife in the Caucasus

Leon Trotsky underway at a village, 1924
Leon Trotsky underway at a village

Leon Trotsky and his family, Alma Ata, USSR, 1928. Trotsky (1879-1940) with his wife, Natalia Sedova (1882-1962), and son, Lev Sedov (1906-1938)

Trotsky in Warsaw
LEON TROTSKY Russian statesman, at Warsaw 1919 during the peace of Brest-Litovsk - he is nearest camera in foreground. Date: 1879 - 1940

LEON TROTSKY (1879-1940). Ne Lev Davidovich Bronstein. Russian Communist leader
LEON TROTSKY (1879-1940). N Lev Davidovich Bronstein. Russian Communist leader. Photograph, early 20th century

ANTI-BOLSHEVIK POSTER. Top: Vladimir Lenin and other Bolsheviks at a feast, Lenin toasting to those who were liberated and shown the Communist Paradise. Bottom: Communist Paradise

LEON TROTSKY (1879-1940). Ne Lev Davidovich Bronstein. Russian Communist leader. Photographed in the 1920s

LEON TROTSKY (1879-1940). Ne Lev Davidovich Bronstein. Russian Communist leader. Oil over a photograph, n.d

Leon Trotsky aged 9, 1888 (b / w photo)
BAL3088667 Leon Trotsky aged 9, 1888 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Trotsky (7 November [O.S)

LEON TROTSKY (1879-1940). Ne Lev Davidovich Bronstein. Russian Communist leader. Photographed in 1920

Anti-Communist cartoon of 1918 by W. A. Rogers published during the Red Scare, 1917-1919
Anti-Communist cartoon of 1918 by W.A. Rogers published during the Red Scare, 1917-1919.. A Hospital Case : Allies (Japan)

Leon trotsky addressing troops on their way to the polish front (civil war period), may 5th 1920, sverdlov square, moscow

V, i, lenin speaking to red army troops leaving for the front (civil war period), sverdlov square, moscow, may 5th 1920, leon trotsky is standing on the stairs on the right

Leon trotsky (far right) entertains unidentified officials in his railway carriage office, soviet union

Leon trotsky speaking at the tomb of victims of an explosion at the head quarters of the moscow city committee of the russian communist party of bolsheviks, leontyevsky lane, moscow, soviet union

LEON TROTSKY (1879-1940). N Lev Davidovich Bronstein. Russian Communist leader
LEON TROTSKY (1879-1940). N© Lev Davidovich Bronstein. Russian Communist leader. Trotsky, at right, as a movie extra in Brooklyn with Clara Kimball Young, prior to the Bolshevik Revolution

Trotsky with his Troops
The photograph shows Leon Trotsky and his staff reviewing troops at Moscow

Red Entertainment
As a change from rousing speeches by Lenin and Trotsky, Red Army soldiers are entertained by a concert party

Trotsky in Power
Trotsky and colleagues at the Ministry of War

Leon Trotsky / Jan 1918
LEON TROTSKY or LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN Russian Communist leader in the year he became the Peoples Commissar for War

Rallying for Peace
Demonstrators rally in support of a negotiated peace with Germany. On December 3 Trotsky begins negotiations which lead to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Trotskys Fathers Curse
Trotskys old father, in the synagogue of Ekaterinoslav, asks the congregation to join him in cursing his son who has brought so many tears and so much blood to Russia

Communist Food 1919
A revolutionary should not eat: a well-fed worker is just one more bourgeois

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Leon Trotsky, born as Lev Davidovich Bronstein in 1879, was a prominent Russian Communist leader and Bolshevik revolutionary. In the early 1920s, he found himself exiled to Mexico after being expelled from the Soviet Union by Joseph Stalin. One notable image captures him in 1920 during his time as a key figure in the Russian Revolution. Another powerful poster showcases Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon in 1918, symbolizing his determination to eliminate opposition. In an anonymous photograph alongside Lenin, we see two influential figures side by side - their faces etched with determination and passion for their cause. This picture was taken at the 8th Congress of the Russian Communist Party in March 1919. A glimpse into history reveals a snapshot featuring Stalin, Lenin, and Kalinin together at that same congress. These communist leaders stood united against adversity during this critical period. Another intriguing photo shows Trotsky seated at his desk - an emblematic representation of his intellectual prowess and tireless dedication to Marxist theory. His writings continue to shape political discourse even today. Simplicissi captured Leon Trotsky's essence through their artwork - showcasing his charismatic presence and unwavering commitment to revolutionize society for the working class. However, despite all these achievements and contributions made towards communism's rise, Trotsky faced exile due to power struggles within the party led by Stalin. This marked a turning point in both their lives as they became bitter rivals vying for control over Soviet Russia. The final image portrays Joseph Stalin standing alongside Leon Trotsky among others – reminding us of their complicated relationship filled with ideological clashes that ultimately resulted in tragedy for many involved. Leon Trotsky's legacy endures as a Bolshevik revolutionary who fearlessly fought for social justice while challenging established norms.