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NADAR [GASPARD-FELIX TOURNACHON] (1820–1910)
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NADAR [GASPARD-FELIX TOURNACHON] (1820–1910)

Mikhail Bakunin, c. 1860

Closed2 October 2019

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NADAR [GASPARD-FELIX TOURNACHON] (1820–1910)
Mikhail Bakunin, c. 1860
gelatin silver print, mounted on board, printed 1900–1930 by Paul Nadar
signed in ink (mount, recto); titled and dated in pencil (mount, verso)
image/sheet: 9 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (23.2 x 16.5 cm.)
mount: 13 1/4 x 9 3/4 in. (33.7 x 24.7 cm.)

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Bakunin was one of the most famous revolutionary anarchists in 19th century Russia. He was the founder of 'collectivist anarchism' which advocated the abolishment of both state and private ownership, with proceeds going instead to the workers.