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Fine Art Print : Minsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Minsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Minsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856. Each card presents an overview of a particular province's culture, history, economy, and geography. The front of the card depicts such distinguishing features as rivers, mountains, major cities, and chief industries. The back of each card contains a map of the province, the provincial seal, information about the population, and the local costume of the inhabitants. National Library of Russia
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1850s Barrel Barrels Beehive Beekeeping Belarus Belarusian Card Communication Local Industry Memento Minsk Minskaya Voblasts Belarus Minsk Minskaya Voblasts Belorussia National Library Of Russia Province Provincial Russian Empire Russian Text Sightseeing Souvenir Souvenir Card Meeting Of Frontiers Postal Service
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Heritage Images, transports you to the Minsk Province in 1856. A beautiful and intriguing scene from Russia's rich historical past, this print is part of a limited-edition set of 82 cards, each representing a province of the Russian Empire during that year. Add this stunning piece to your home decor or collection and let the mystery and allure of the past unfold before your eyes.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Step back in time with this 19th-century print of Minsk Province, as depicted in this unknown artist's souvenir card from the Russian Empire in 1856. The front image showcases the picturesque landscape of Minsk Province, with its rolling farmlands, dense forests, and winding rivers. Major cities such as Minsk and Minskaya Voblasts are highlighted, as are the chief industries of the region, including beekeeping, with the distinctive barrel-shaped hives nestled among the trees. The back of the card reveals a detailed map of the province, the provincial seal, and intricate Russian text providing information on the population and local costume of the inhabitants. The image is part of a set of 82 cards, each representing a province of the Russian Empire, making this a valuable historical artifact and a fascinating glimpse into the past. The card also illustrates the communication networks of the time, with a postal service symbol visible on the bottom left corner, suggesting that this card may have been used as a memento or souvenir for travelers exploring the Russian Empire during the 1850s. This beautiful piece of heritage art is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Belarus and the Russian Empire, and a reminder of the meeting of frontiers that shaped the world as we know it today.
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