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Peter I / Hopwood / Russie
PETER I known as the Great Tsar of Russia
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Media ID 574560
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10010933
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking portrait captures the powerful and enigmatic presence of Peter I of Russia, also known as Peter the Great. Born in 1672, Peter ascended to the throne in 1682 following the death of his father, Tsar Alexis I. However, it was not until 1689, after a power struggle with his half-sister Sophia, that Peter assumed full control of the Russian government. Peter I is renowned for his ambitious reforms and modernization efforts, which transformed Russia from a feudal agrarian society into a major European power. He introduced Western European customs, art, and architecture to Russia, and established the Russian Navy, making St. Petersburg a major maritime power. This portrait, taken from a print by Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts Peter I in his later years, around 1725. The Tsar is shown wearing a military uniform, with a stern expression and piercing gaze. His strong jawline and prominent nose are characteristic features of his appearance. The background is simple, with a plain blue backdrop, drawing all attention to the Tsar's commanding presence. Peter I's reign was marked by military conquests, including the capture of Azov from the Ottoman Empire in 1696 and the establishment of the Russian Empire's southern border at the Black Sea. He also played a key role in the Great Northern War against Sweden, which ended with the Treaty of Nystad in 1721, securing Russia's position as a major European power. Despite his many achievements, Peter I faced opposition and resistance to his reforms, and his rule was marked by periods of political instability and unrest. Nevertheless, his legacy endures, and he is remembered as one of the greatest rulers in Russian history. This portrait serves as a powerful reminder of Peter I's indomitable spirit and vision for a modern, European Russia.
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