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Vue de la Neva, de la place de Pierre-le-Grand et du palais du Sénat, à Saint-Pétersbourg, 1817-1824 Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
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Vue de la Neva, de la place de Pierre-le-Grand et du palais du Sénat, à Saint-Pétersbourg, 1817-1824 Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
Vue de la Neva, de la place de Pierre-le-Grand et du palais du Senat, a Saint-Petersbourg, 1817-1824. Private Collection
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1817 1824 Banks Copper Engraving Watercolour Courvoisier Voisin Embankment Falconet Henri 1757 1830 Neva Peter Alexeyevich Peter I Peter I Alexeyevich Petersburg Rossi Saint Petersburg Senate Senate Square Synod Bronze Horseman Copper Engraving The Bronze Horseman
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Vue de la Neva, de la place de Pierre-le-Grand et du palais du Senat, à Saint-Pétersbourg, 1817-1824
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is a stunning watercolor and copper engraving by the French artist Henri Courvoisier-Voisin, created between 1817 and 1824. The artwork depicts a breathtaking view of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with the Senate Square and the Palace of the Senate prominently featured. At the center of the composition, the equestrian statue of Peter I, also known as "The Bronze Horseman," stands proudly on a high pedestal overlooking the river. The statue, a symbol of Peter the Great's military victories and his role in modernizing Russia, was installed in 1782. The embankment along the Neva River is adorned with various monuments and buildings, including the Falconet, a bronze equestrian statue of Peter I's military commander, Count Feodor Apraxin. The ornate Senate and Synod buildings, with their grand columns and intricate details, add to the neoclassical architectural beauty of the scene. The river itself is calm and reflective, mirroring the grandeur of the cityscape. The use of watercolor and copper engraving techniques adds depth and texture to the artwork, creating a lifelike representation of the scene. Henri Courvoisier-Voisin was a renowned French artist known for his detailed and accurate depictions of European cities and landscapes. His artwork, "Vue de la Neva, de la place de Pierre-le-Grand et du palais du Senat, à Saint-Pétersbourg," is a testament to his artistic skill and his ability to capture the essence of a place and time. This masterpiece is a valuable addition to any fine art collection and a reminder of the rich history and cultural significance of Saint Petersburg.
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