Petersburg Collection (#10)

St Isaacs Cathedral, Russian Orthodox church, St Petersburg
Vintage 19th century photograph: St Isaacs Cathedral, Russian Orthodox church, St Petersburg, Russia

Embankment, with ships, quay, St Petersburg, Russia
Vintage 19th century photograph: embankment, with ships, quay, St Petersburg, Russia

The English Embankment Bolshaya Neva River St Petersburg
Vintage 19th century photograph: The English Embankment or English Quay is a street along the left bank of the Bolshaya Neva River in Central Saint Petersburg

Russia, St. Petersburg, The Annunciation Bridge
Vintage 19th century photograph: Russia, St. Petersburg, The Annunciation Bridge - previously Blagoveshchensky most; from 1855 to 1918 Nikolaevsky Bridge

Smolny Convent, St Petersburg, Russia
Vintage 19th century photograph: Smolny Convent or Smolny Convent of the Resurrection, St Petersburg, Russia

Nevsky Prospect St. Petersburg in Russia
Vintage 19th century photograph: Nevsky Prospect is the main street in the federal city of St. Petersburg in Russia

The War in America (engraving)
1613460 The War in America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in America, View of Petersburg and its Suburbs from General Lees Head-Quarters)

Man and woman of St. Petersburg, Russia. The man has a tray of bottles on his head and the woman carries a basket of eggs

Man and woman of Strasbourg, Alsace, France, 1818. The woman shows her wares on a table in a garden. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being

Historical views of Sweden. Gustav Eriksson addressing the men of Dalarna 13, women farmers ploughing fields with oxen 14, and a public whipping of a cruel boy 15

Now Allied to Britain and France: the Russian Gold Reserve in the State Bank in Petrograd
STC312632 Now Allied to Britain and France: the Russian Gold Reserve in the State Bank in Petrograd, from The Illustrated War News (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

View of the Bol shaya Neva and the Stroganov Dacha, 1804 (oil on canvas)
SRM77500 View of the Bol shaya Neva and the Stroganov Dacha, 1804 (oil on canvas) by Shchedrin, Semen Fedorovich (1745-1804); 62x77.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Ant-20 Gorikiy Maxim Gun, 1934 (oil on canvas)
SRM96649 Ant-20 Gorikiy Maxim Gun, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Kuptsov, Vasili Vasil evich (1899-1935); 110x121 cm; State Russian Museum, St

The River Neva, 1934 (oil on canvas)
SRM110492 The River Neva, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Karev, Aleksei Eremeevich (1879-1942); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Demonstration on the October 25th Avenue, sketch for the 1934 painting in the Tretyakov
SRM91241 Demonstration on the October 25th Avenue, sketch for the 1934 painting in the Tretyakov Gallery, 1930 (oil on canvas) by Brodsky

Festivities Marking the Opening of the Second Congress of the Comintern
SRM91240 Festivities Marking the Opening of the Second Congress of the Comintern and Demonstration on Uritsky (Palace) Square in Petrograd on July 19th 1920

Historical views of Russia
6338038 Historical views of Russia by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Russia. The Imperial Winter Palace at St)

The Museum of Court Carriages (The Stables Museum) in St
FIA4713752 The Museum of Court Carriages (The Stables Museum) in St. Petersburg, by Sadovnikov, Vasily Semyonovich (1800-1879). Watercolour on paper, 1860-1861

View of the Iimperial Winter Palace, 1818 (pen & ink, w / c on paper)
1195633 View of the Iimperial Winter Palace, 1818 (pen & ink, w/c on paper) by VorobOev, Maksim Nikiforovich (1787-1855); 32.8x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vorobev)

An Imperial presentation snuff-box, with a w / c on ivory miniature of Emperor Nicholas II
1195616 An Imperial presentation snuff-box, with a w/c on ivory miniature of Emperor Nicholas II, c. 1890 (gold and guilloche enamel, w/c on ivory) by FabergA©

The only sitting of the Russian Constituent Assembly in Petrograd after the October Revolution
6033403 The only sitting of the Russian Constituent Assembly in Petrograd after the October Revolution, 18 January 1918 (colour litho) by Zvorykin

M George Baklanoff (1881-1938). A baritone, native of St Petersburg. Date: circa 1912

The Trinity Cathedral, St. Petersburg (b / w photo)
BCC465299 The Trinity Cathedral, St. Petersburg (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinity Cathderal, or Troitsky Cathedral)

Workers demonstration in Petrograd, April 1917 (litho)
STC366155 Workers demonstration in Petrograd, April 1917 (litho) by Pavlov, N. (fl.1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the Russian Provisional Government)

Revolutionary militia, St Petersburg, 1917 (b / w photo)
833379 Revolutionary militia, St Petersburg, 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Workers carrying out repairs to tram lines, St Petersburg, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
833374 Workers carrying out repairs to tram lines, St Petersburg, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

View of the Fontanka River from the grotto and the Guest Palace
BOO74453 View of the Fontanka River from the grotto and the Guest Palace, etched by Grigory Anikievich Kachalov (1711/12-1759), 1753 (etching with engraving) by Makhaev

The Doss House, 1889 (oil on canvas)
SRM96248 The Doss House, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 94x143 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

The palace of Tsarskoye Selo (Tsars Village) near St. Petersburg, showing the gates and park. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Peterhof, towards the sea, St. Petersburg in Russia, c. 1890-c. 1900 (photo)
XCF22650 Peterhof, towards the sea, St. Petersburg in Russia, c.1890-c.1900 (photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Peterhof Palace, Petrodvorets, St

Skating on the ice in front of the Academy of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. At right, two men buy hot drinks from a vendor with a barrel and cups

View of the city of St. Petersburg, Russia, circa 1800. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Kazan Cathedral (litho)
725085 Kazan Cathedral (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kazan Cathedral, with Semicircular and Arched Colonnade of 136 Pillars, in Imitation of St)

Easter Eve (litho)
725081 Easter Eve (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Eve, Priest blessing the First Food after the Lenten Fast Outside a Church on Easter Eve)

Officers of the Russian ship Petersburg inspecting the papers of the British liner Malacca (colour litho)
3097407 Officers of the Russian ship Petersburg inspecting the papers of the British liner Malacca (colour litho) by French School

Nikolaevski Prospekt, Kronstadt, St Petersburg, Russia
Aerial view of Nikolaevski Prospekt, Kronstadt, Kotlin Island, St Petersburg, Russia. Date: circa 1905

Tsar Nicholas II and The Royal Scots Greys
Reception of the deputation of officers of the Scots Greys in the Anitchkoff Palace at St. Petersburg, Russia. Tsar Nicholas II was the Colonel-in-Chief of the Scots Greys

Stock Share Certificate - First Gulf Beach Bank and Trust Company, St Petersburg Beach, Florida, USA, 100 shares. 1971

Lomonosov Bridge, Saint Petersburg, Russia. Named after the great Russian polymath Mikhail Lomonosov, whose advances in chemistry, mathematics

Demonstrations in St Petersburg
Crowds gather in St. Petersburg demonstrating against the October Manifesto. Date: 1905

The State Dooma (litho)
725084 The State Dooma (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The State Dooma, a Member speaking from the Tribune)

A Troika (litho)
725079 A Troika (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Troika. Illustration for St Petersburg (A&C Black, 1910).); © Look and Learn

Blessing the Neva (litho)
725077 Blessing the Neva (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing the Neva, Emperor)

The Palace Quay of the Neva (colour litho)
725069 The Palace Quay of the Neva (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace Quay of the Neva, Showing the River Frontage of the Winter Palace)

The Frozen-Meat Market (colour litho)
725068 The Frozen-Meat Market (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frozen-Meat Market)

Monument of Peter I (colour litho)
725059 Monument of Peter I (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of Peter I, Erected by Catherine II. A Celebrated Work of Falconet)

The Tsar reviewing his Troops (litho)
725082 The Tsar reviewing his Troops (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tsar reviewing his Troops)

Court Ball (litho)
725075 Court Ball (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court Ball, the Emperor leading the Empress through the Ball-Room)

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"Petersburg: A Tapestry of Art, History, and Beauty" From the enchanting brushstrokes of Rembrandt to the majestic domes of the Church of the Savior on spilled blood, a city that exudes artistic grandeur. This Russian gem, nestled in Eurasia, boasts a rich cultural heritage that captivates visitors from around the world. As you stroll along the picturesque pier, with its panoramic views of Saint Petersburg's skyline reflected in shimmering waters, you can't help but feel transported to another era. The Virgin and Child by Angelico comes to mind as you admire the ethereal beauty surrounding you. But Petersburg isn't limited to Russia alone; it extends its allure across continents. In Southeast Alaska's Norwegian fishing town bearing its name, echoes of distant shores intertwine with local traditions. Here too lies a sense of community and resilience reminiscent of St. Petersburg itself. No visit to this captivating city would be complete without exploring The Hermitage – an architectural marvel housing one of the world's most extensive art collections. As you wander through its opulent halls adorned with masterpieces from various eras and cultures, history whispers secrets only walls could tell. Strolling through Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), just outside St. Petersburg's borders reveals yet another facet of this multifaceted jewel called Petersburg. Amidst lush gardens and regal palaces like Winter Palace's Atlantes portico at State Hermitage Museum awaits tales intertwined with imperial splendor. Yet not all stories told within these walls are ones filled with opulence; some recount moments etched in history forevermore. The Fall during America's Civil War serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst turmoil, courage prevails. Petersburg stands as a testament to humanity's ability to create beauty amid chaos—a place where art converges with history and diverse cultures unite under shared appreciation.