The Russian cross-roads
The Russian cross-roads. Illustration shows a diminutive Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, wearing a fur robe, courting Medusa who is hiding behind the mask of a beautiful young woman; on the left, as if issuing from Medusa, storm clouds labeled Chaos are brewing over a Russian city. A more modestly-dressed woman stands on the right pointing toward a temple labeled Progress at the top of a hill. Date 1904 December 28. The Russian cross-roads. Illustration shows a diminutive Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, wearing a fur robe, courting Medusa who is hiding behind the mask of a beautiful young woman; on the left, as if issuing from Medusa, storm clouds labeled Chaos are brewing over a Russian city. A more modestly-dressed woman stands on the right pointing toward a temple labeled Progress at the top of a hill. Date 1904 December 28
