{"product_id":"1881-wood-engraving-kronstadt-st-petersburg-russia-ship-fort-navy-baltic-fleet-159630-xei2-009","title":"1881 Wood Engraving Kronstadt St. Petersburg Russia Ship Fort Navy Baltic XEI2","description":"This is an original 1881 black and white wood engraving of \"Kronstadt,\" the main seaport of St. Petersburg, Russia, seat of the Russian navy and the base of Russia's Baltic Fleet. In March 1921 it was the site of the Kronstadt rebellion.\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 130+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Wood Engraving; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 8.5 x 6 inches; 22 x 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nPeriod Paper is pleased to offer a collection comprised of diverse 1881 steel engravings of historic battles and portraits of significant European leaders, and wood engravings documenting historic and contemporary nineteenth century culture and scenes throughout what, at the time, was the Russian Empire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe admirable steel engravings of the collection are printed on a heavy weight, off-white uncoated stock; the combination of ink and paper producing a soft, tactile visual appearance that captures the exceptional linear and tonal quality of the engravings which include portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte, Alexander I of Russia and Catherine the Great of Russia, as well as scenes from the historic battles leading to the exile of Napoleon from France and the ascension of Russia as a European political and military power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe wood engravings are comprised of a diverse range of images, including ethnic portraits, cityscapes and architectural and religious landmarks.  Each image is deftly engraved and printed on lightweight, lightly coated off-white stock, uniquely capturing the atmosphere of St. Petersburg and other cities of present-day Russia, Denmark, Germany and Poland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe superb pieces of this collection offer the opportunity to own a beautiful piece of artwork and an exceptionally rendered document of Russia in the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Art, Russian History, Sailing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXEI2C81 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7646346346556,"sku":"159630_XEI2_009","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XEI2_009_404b0721-2371-40ab-9330-ee9b8880a411.jpg?v=1571713588","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1881-wood-engraving-kronstadt-st-petersburg-russia-ship-fort-navy-baltic-fleet-159630-xei2-009","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}