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Sketches in St Petersburg during the Royal Marriage Festivities (engraving)
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Sketches in St Petersburg during the Royal Marriage Festivities (engraving)
1105569 Sketches in St Petersburg during the Royal Marriage Festivities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in St Petersburg during the Royal Marriage Festivities. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 March 1874.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22210020
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Degrees Duke Of Edinburgh Fishmonger Frost Jottings Maria Alexandrovna Nurse Oranges Royal Marriage Festivities Royal Weddings Selling St Petersburg Street Traders Thirty
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This engraving titled "Sketches in St Petersburg during the Royal Marriage Festivities" takes us back to 19th century Russia, immersing us in the vibrant street scenes of this grand celebration. The image captures a bustling crowd filled with people from all walks of life, each going about their daily routines amidst the excitement. In the foreground, a child curiously observes his surroundings while nearby, various street traders showcase their wares. An itinerant hosier displays an array of degrees and sketches, enticing passersby with his unique merchandise. A nurse tends to her young charge as a match boy eagerly sells his goods to potential customers. Amongst them stands a fishmonger offering fresh catches and another vendor selling juicy oranges. The occasion that brings such diversity together is none other than the royal marriage festivities between Maria Alexandrovna and the Duke of Edinburgh. Thirty years after this event took place, these sketches serve as precious jottings capturing snippets of everyday life during this momentous time in St Petersburg's history. As we delve into this engraving by Bridgeman Images, we are transported to an era where cultures collide on these lively streets. From Russian locals to Asian visitors, there is an undeniable fusion of traditions and customs that make St Petersburg truly cosmopolitan. This print invites us to explore not only the grandeur of royal weddings but also offers glimpses into ordinary lives intertwined within historic moments – reminding us that even amidst celebrations fit for royalty, everyday stories continue unfolding
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