Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833, To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander 1st., these four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh taken a century after its first foundation by Peter the Great are most humbly dedicated , [circa 1802]
- Title(s):
- To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander 1st., these four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh taken a century after its first foundation by Peter the Great are most humbly dedicated / by his much obliged and devoted servant Iohn A. Atkinson.
- Additional Title(s):
To His Imperial Maiesty, Alexander 1st., these fovr panoramic views of St. Petersbvrgh taken a centvry after its first fovndation by Peter the Great are most hvmbly dedicated
Four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh- Published/Created:
- London : Published ... by J.A. Atkinson, no. 8 Conway Street, [circa 1802]
- Physical Description:
- 5 prints in 1 volume : aquatint and etching ; plate marks 45 x 81 cm, on sheets 56 x 87 cm
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsFolio C 2023 22Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3119785
- Classification:
- Prints
- Notes:
- Date of publication from Abbey.
Abbey, J.R. Travel in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 221
BAC Folio C 2023 22: The views are hand-colored. Bound in contemporary half calf and marbled boards.
Comprises a title sheet followed by four views of Saint Petersburg. Each print is titled: Panoramic view of St. Petersburg, dedicated by permission to His Majesty Alexander 1st ... = Vue panoramique de St. Petersbourg, dediée avec permission à Sa Majesté Imperiale Alexander Ier ... / drawn on the spot by J.A. Atkinson, from the Observatory of the Academy of Sciences ... Published ... by J.A. Atkinson, no. 8 Conway Street, Fitzroy Square, London. - Subject Terms:
- Architecture -- Russia (Federation) -- Saint Petersburg.Rivers -- Russia (Federation) -- Saint Petersburg.Saint Petersburg (Russia)
- Form/Genre:
- Aquatints.
Etchings.
Views. - Export:
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- IIIF Manifest:
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- [Title leaf]
- Plate 1st ... Marble Palace. Hermitage Theatre. Hermitage & Picture Gallery. Winter Palace. Part of the Admiralty.
- Plate 2nd ... Admiralty. Isaac's Church. Statue of Peter 1st. Senate. English Line. Academy of Sciences
- Plate 3rd ... Academy of Arts. Colleges. Colleges. Cronstad. Colleges. Warehouses. Gottorp Globe. Warehouses
- Plate 4th ... Exchange & Warehouses. New Exchange. Fortress of St. Peter & St. Paul.
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