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Peter I / Scribners 1880
PETER I the Great In 1697/8 he toured western Europe picking up ideas : here he is studying shipbuilding at Zaandam in the Netherlands
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1682 1697 1725 Ideas Netherlands Picking Ship Building Studying Toured Scribners Zaandam
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of Peter the Great with our exquisite photographic print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Peter I / Scribners 1880," showcases Peter I of Russia during his European tour in 1697/8, where he immersed himself in the study of advanced shipbuilding techniques at Zaandam in the Netherlands. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this beautifully detailed and authentic photographic print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection. Experience the past like never before.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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Peter I of Russia, also known as Peter the Great, embarked on a transformative journey through western Europe in 1697 and 1698, seeking knowledge and inspiration to modernize his vast and largely backward Russian realm. In this photograph from Scribner's 1880 publication, Peter I is depicted in the Netherlands, specifically at Zaandam, where he avidly studied shipbuilding techniques. Born in 1672, Peter ascended to the throne in 1682 at the tender age of ten, following the death of his father, Tsar Alexis I. With a deep-rooted desire to modernize Russia and bring it into the European fold, Peter embarked on an ambitious tour of Europe, traveling incognito as a common sailor. During his time in the Netherlands, he was particularly taken with the advanced shipbuilding methods he witnessed. The photograph captures Peter I in a moment of intense focus, as he examines a ship's blueprint or model with great interest. The Dutch shipyards of Zaandam were renowned for their innovative designs and construction techniques, and Peter was eager to learn all he could. This period of European exploration had a profound impact on Peter, shaping his vision for Russia's future and laying the groundwork for its emergence as a major European power. This evocative image, taken from Scribner's 1880 publication, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Russian history, as Peter I, clad in a simple sailor's outfit, immerses himself in the study of shipbuilding in the Netherlands. The photograph stands as a testament to Peter's insatiable curiosity and his unwavering commitment to modernizing Russia, making it an invaluable historical document.
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