Auguste De Montferrand Collection

The Alexander Column, 1830
3507628 The Alexander Column, 1830; (add.info.: The Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The Alexander Column, 1832
3508019 The Alexander Column, 1832; (add.info.: Base of the Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The Alexander Column, 1832
3508018 The Alexander Column, 1832; (add.info.: Base of the Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The Alexander Column, 1830
3507629 The Alexander Column, 1830; (add.info.: The Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The Alexander Column, 1830
3507612 The Alexander Column, 1830; (add.info.: The Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The Alexander Column, 1830
3507627 The Alexander Column, 1830; (add.info.: The Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

Church of St Isaac, St Petersburg, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Church of St Isaac, St Petersburg, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Monument to the Glorious Memory of Emperor Nicholas I, 1855-1900. Creator: C. Schultz
Monument to the Glorious Memory of Emperor Nicholas I, 1855-1900

Project of the Monument Consecrated to the Memory of the Emperor Alexander I, 1829. Private Collection

Saint Isaac's Cathedral Isaakievskiy Sobor Saint Petersburg
Saint Isaac's Cathedral or Isaakievskiy Sobor, Saint Petersburg, Russia, seen here in the 19th century. Designed by architect Auguste de Montferrand in the Late Neoclassical

Europe, Russia, St. Petersburg. St. Isaacs Cathedral

Auguste de Montferrand with Wife in the Living Room, 1840s. Artist: Benois, Nikolai Leontyevich (1813-1898)
Auguste de Montferrand with Wife in the Living Room, 1840s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Column Alexander, St. Peterssburg, c1900

St Isaacs Cathedral and Senate Square, St Petersburg, Russia, 1840s. Artist: Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois
St Isaacs Cathedral and Senate Square, St Petersburg, Russia, 1840s. Built between 1818 and 1858, St Isaacs Cathedral was the largest cathedral in Russia when it was completed

The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter palace, 1833. Artist: August Ricard de Montferrand
The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter palace, 1833. Montferrand, Auguste, de (1786-1858). State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Saviour Cathedral (the Old Fair Cathedral), Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 1896. Artist: Maxim Dmitriev
The Saviour Cathedral (the Old Fair Cathedral), Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 1896. The cathedral was designed by Agustin de Betancourt and Auguste de Montferrand in Empire style

Minins Tomb in the Saviour Cathedral in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Russia, 1896. Artist: Maxim Dmitriev
Minins Tomb in the Saviour Cathedral in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Russia, 1896. The cathedral was designed by Agustin de Betancourt and Auguste de Montferrand in Empire style

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Auguste de Montferrand, a renowned architect from Europe, left an indelible mark on the city of St. Petersburg in Russia. His most famous creation, St. Isaac's Cathedral, stands tall as a symbol of his architectural genius and the grandeur of the city itself. In 1829, Montferrand embarked on his ambitious project to build a monument dedicated to the memory of Emperor Alexander I. The result was nothing short of breathtaking - a cathedral that would become one of Russia's most iconic landmarks. Montferrand's talent extended beyond architecture; he was also captured in art himself. In a painting by Nikolai Leontyevich Benois from the 1840s, we see Montferrand with his wife in their living room - a glimpse into the personal life of this visionary artist. Another notable work attributed to Montferrand is The Column Alexander, which adorned St. Petersburg around 1900. This monumental column paid tribute to Emperor Alexander I and showcased Montferrand's ability to create awe-inspiring structures that stood the test of time. Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois immortalized St Isaac's Cathedral and Senate Square in his artwork from the 1840s. Through his brushstrokes, he captured not only its architectural beauty but also its significance within Russian history and culture. Montferrand's influence reached far beyond St Petersburg; he contributed significantly to other cities as well. The Saviour Cathedral in Nizhny Novgorod stands as another testament to his skillful craftsmanship and attention to detail. Within this cathedral lies Minin's Tomb - beautifully depicted by Maxim Dmitriev in 1896 - showcasing yet again how Montferrand created spaces that were not only visually stunning but also deeply meaningful for those who experienced them firsthand. Even today, more than two centuries after its construction began, people continue to marvel at St. Isaac's Cathedral.