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FONTANKA CANAL

Creator(s): Grigory Anikieievitch Katschaloff (After) , Robert Sayer (Publisher)

Currently in storage


About this object

A view of the Fontanka Canal in Saint Petersburg. To the right and left, on the banks of the rivers are buildings. The building on the left bank has a flag flying atop. To the right, the building has a dome with a cupola. In the distance is a bridge crossing the river and several buildings. In the river are five boats, all rowing in different directions. In the sky are clouds and a few birds flying.

Object name:
FONTANKA CANAL
Made from:
Paper
Made in:
London, England
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
26.7 x 40 cm (10 1/2 x 15 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
55.9
Class:
ENGRAVING
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION in English and French: A perspective view taken upon the River of Fontanka towards the South, between the Grotto and the Warehouse of the Provisions of the Court of St. Petersburg
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973