‘TROTSKY CONDEMNS MOSCOW TRIAL’. An original b/w silver gelatin press photograph of Soviet revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky (1879–1940) during a press conference in the garden of artist Diego Rivera in Mexico City on February 9, 1937. Back with agency stamp, stamped publication date (February 26, 1937) as well as attached news telegram dated February 9, 1937. Double glazing and oak wood frame. Visible size 15×20 cm. Frame size 25×30 cm.
The 'Moscow Trials' is the name given to the public show trials that were held against a number of prominent Soviet citizens in the years 1936–38. The trials were generally based on false accusations and confessions were frequently extracted under torture. The trials were part of the great purges Stalin launched in the second half of the 1930s to consolidate his dictatorship. Trotsky heavily criticized the processes, which probably contributed to the decision to get rid of him.
This is an original b/w silver gelatin press photograph from 1937, which shows normal signs of age and handling.
Paintings, furniture and varia, 6 January 2025
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