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Cronstadt, Arrival of the First Ship after the Breaking up of the Neva Ice, 1847
Filename: 981_05_LC120624__0122_2.jpg
Size: 3391 x 2592 (6.8MB)
Date: 24th June 2013
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: 000115
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Cronstadt, Arrival of the First Ship after the Breaking up of the Neva Ice, 1847
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Media ID 9716831
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1847 Arrival First Municipal Ship Town Breaking Up Cronstadt Federal City Kronshtadt Kronstadt Neva
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print captures a significant moment in Russian history - the arrival of the first ship after the breaking up of the Neva Ice in 1847. The engraving, done in a beautiful 19th-century style, showcases the town of Cronstadt and its municipal port as it welcomes this victorious vessel. Cronstadt, located on Kotlin Island at the head of the Gulf of Finland, was an important naval base during this time period. As winter loosened its icy grip on Neva River, allowing ships to navigate freely once again, this event marked a turning point for trade and transportation in Russia. The detailed illustrative technique used in this image transports us back to Victorian times when engravements were highly valued for their artistic quality and historical documentation. It is evident that great care was taken to capture every intricate detail - from the architecture of buildings lining the shore to each ripple created by the ship's passage through water. As we admire this retro-styled print today, we can appreciate not only its aesthetic appeal but also its cultural significance. It serves as a testament to Russia's maritime heritage and reminds us of how far technology has advanced since those days when breaking up ice signaled hope and progress for seafarers.
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