Nicholas I Monument, St Petersburg, Russia
View of the Monument to Nicholas I in St Isaac Square, St Petersburg, Russia. It is an equestrian statue on an ornate pedestal, depicting the Russian ruler as a powerful military figure. The base includes four allegorical statues personifying virtues, modelled on Nicholas I's daughters. The monument was built between 1856 and 1859
Picture No
10290049
Media ID
46073213
Size
3584px x 5715px
(2.9MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / John Massey Stewart Collection
Source
Unattributed Russian postcard
Date
early 20th century
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1856 Allegorical Isaac Modelled Pedestal Personification Personifying Plinth Railings Rearing Symbolism Virtue Virtues
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