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Princess Tarakanova in the Petropavlovsk Fortress at the Time of the Flood, 1863, (1965)
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Princess Tarakanova in the Petropavlovsk Fortress at the Time of the Flood, 1863, (1965)
Princess Tarakanova in the Petropavlovsk Fortress at the Time of the Flood, 1863, (1965). Elizabeth Tarakanova (c1745-1775) was a pretender to the Russian throne, having claimed to be a daughter of the Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. She was kidnapped by Count Orlov on the orders of Catherine the Great, and died of tuberculosis in the Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg. Another version of the story claims that Tarakanova died in her cell during the great flood of 1777. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. From " Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" by Vladimir Fiala. [Artia, Czechoslovakia, 1965]
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This print captures the tragic figure of Princess Tarakanova in the Petropavlovsk Fortress during a momentous event. Painted by Constantin Dmitriyevich Flavitsky in 1863, this artwork depicts Elizabeth Tarakanova, who claimed to be the daughter of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna and aspired to claim the Russian throne. The story surrounding Princess Tarakanova is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. According to one account, she was kidnapped by Count Orlov on Catherine the Great's orders and ultimately succumbed to tuberculosis while imprisoned in Saint Petersburg's Peter and Paul Fortress. However, an alternative version suggests that she met her demise during the great flood of 1777 within her cell. Flavitsky masterfully portrays Princess Tarakanova's plight through his use of color and composition. The painting evokes a sense of helplessness as she finds herself trapped within the fortress walls amidst rising waters. Her expression reflects both fear and resignation, capturing the emotional turmoil she must have endured throughout her imprisonment. Displayed at Moscow's State Tretyakov Gallery, this artwork is a testament to Flavitsky's skill as an artist and his ability to convey historical narratives through oil paintings. It serves as a poignant reminder of Princess Tarakanova's ill-fated life and adds another layer of complexity to Russia's rich history. As we gaze upon this photo print, we are transported back in time, witnessing a pivotal moment that forever altered Princess Tarakanova’s destiny – forever etching her name into history books alongside tales of power struggles, deception, and tragedy.
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