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#OTD in 1902.

Maxim Gorky's drama The Lower Depths – Scenes from Russian Life is first performed, at the Moscow Art Theatre, as a first major success for Konstantin Stanislavsky as director and star. It became his first major success, and a hallmark of Russian social realism.

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Scene from Act 1 of The Lower Depths, Moscow Art Theater, 1902.

The stage is designed to resemble a cramped, dimly lit basement shelter. The setting emphasizes the play's themes of poverty, despair, and societal neglect.

The backdrop includes rough, deteriorating walls and sparse furnishings, creating a stark and oppressive atmosphere. There are tattered curtains, exposed brickwork, and a hanging lamp, contributing to the sense of deprivation.

The image features a group of impoverished individuals, each distinct in pose and demeanor, reflecting their personalities and struggles.

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"Everybody, my friend, everybody lives for something better to come. That's why we want respect for every man — who knows what's in him, why he was born and what he can do?"
The Lower Depths (1902)

~Maxim Gorky (28 March 1868 - 14 June 1936)

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