The Splendor of St. Petersburg
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This luxurious presentation takes the reader on a breathtaking tour through the most magnificent mansions in St. Petersburg, Russia, built by the prerevolutionary aristocracy.
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The Splendor of St. Petersburg by Thierry Morel
This luxurious presentation takes the reader on a breathtaking tour through the most magnificent mansions in St. Petersburg, Russia, built by the prerevolutionary aristocracy. Palaces of St. Petersburg reflects the unparalleled access and meticulous research of the authors, showcasing private residences that are unsurpassed in their historical importance and artistic grandeur. From the world-renowned Yusupov Palace, where Count Yusupov, famous for killing Rasputin, carried out his courtly duties, to the Polovtsov Palace, its unassuming facade concealing one of the most spectacular interiors of St. Petersburg, these residences have been an integral part of Russian history. This volume gives readers a glimpse into the interiors of these family homes with their sweeping marble staircases and grand rooms with elaborate parquet floors, intricate moldings, and mosaic details, enriched with sculptures and tapestries. All-new photography as well as archival images showing the rooms and art collections as they existed in the day celebrate the enduring beauty and exquisite restorations of these masterpieces, which reflect a lost way of life.
Thierry Morel is a curator, scholar and author. He curated the groundbreaking exhibition Houghton Revisited and contributed to the catalogue Houghton Revisited: The Walpole Masterpieces from Catherine the Great s Hermitage. He is a former director of the Hermitage Foundation UK and a member of the Advisory Board of the Hermitage Foundation USA. Elizaveta Renne is a curator at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia and the author of numerous catalogues of itrs collections including Sixteenth to Nineteenth Century British Painting: State Hermitage Museum Catalogue.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780847864522 |
| ISBN 10 | 0847864529 |
| Title | The Splendor of St. Petersburg |
| Author | Thierry Morel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Mondadori Electa |
| Year published | 2019-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |