Smolny Cathedral St. Petersburg Russia Postcard 1997 Art-Rodnik Moscow-image
Smolny Cathedral St. Petersburg Russia Postcard 1997 Art-Rodnik Moscow-image

Smolny Cathedral St. Petersburg Russia Postcard 1997 Art-Rodnik Moscow

$ 2.64

brand: Art-Rodnik Publishing Brand/Publisher: Art-Rodnik Publishing Type: Printed (Lithograph) Country/Region of Manufacture: Russia Theme: Architecture City: St. Petersburg Country of Origin: Russia Subject: Cathedral Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: Russia Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Continent: Europe Region: Leningrad Oblast Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999 Signed: No Year Manufactured: 1997 Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1 Era: Chrome

Description

Smolny Cathedral St. Petersburg Russia Postcard 1997 Art-Rodnik Moscow. The foreground is adorned with lush green grass and a vibrant strip of pink flowers, adding a touch of natural beauty to the grand architectural marvel. This captivating postcard features a vivid depiction of the iconic Smolny Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia. The image showcases the cathedral's magnificent Baroque architecture with its distinctive blue and white facade, multiple ornate domes, and crosses reaching towards a brilliant blue sky. The foreground is adorned with lush green grass and a vibrant strip of pink flowers, adding a touch of natural beauty to the grand architectural marvel. The reverse side of this collectible postcard includes a handwritten message, offering a glimpse into its past journey. Printed details identify the landmark as The Smolny Cathedral, noting its construction period from 1748-1764 by architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, with completion in 1832-1835 by Vasily Stasov. Published by Art-Rodnik in Moscow in 1997, this postcard is a fascinating piece of modern history, perfect for collectors of Russian architecture, St. Petersburg memorabilia, or international travel mementos.

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