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Cliff Overhang Above the Lena River, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
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Cliff Overhang Above the Lena River, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Cliff Overhang Above the Lena River, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka), part of a collection of albums in the Prints Division of the National Library of Russia documenting expeditions to Siberia and the Russian Far East undertaken mostly in the late 19th century. The compiler of the album was Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev, a member of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society. The album is comprised of 64 finely drawn illustrations, most in color, taken from 21 issues of another publication and bound together. The illustrations show towns and cities, monasteries, landscape, scenes on the Lena River, and the people of the different ethnic groups
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1850s Bulychev Ivan Demianovich Cliff Cliffs Erosion Expedition Exploration Explorer Exploring Far East Frontier Geological Geology Ivan Bulychev Ivan Demianovich Bulychev Lena Lithographic National Library Of Russia Siberia Siberian Traveller Travellers Lithotint Meeting Of Frontiers Overhang White And Black
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Cliff Overhang Above the Lena River," an 1856 lithograph by Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev, offers a captivating glimpse into the rugged beauty and untamed wilderness of Siberia during the 19th century. This image, part of a larger collection of illustrations in the Prints Division of the National Library of Russia, documents Bulychev's expedition to Kamchatka. Bulychev, a member of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society, meticulously compiled this album, which includes 64 finely drawn illustrations, most in color. The collection showcases a diverse range of subjects, from towns and cities to monasteries, landscapes, and scenes along the Lena River. This particular image captures the raw power and majesty of nature, as a cliff overhang looms above the Lena River. The image reveals a dramatic scene of erosion, with the river's relentless flow carving away at the cliffside, leaving behind a breathtaking display of geological formations. Boats and men can be seen on the riverbank, adding a sense of scale and human presence to the scene. Bulychev's "Cliff Overhang Above the Lena River" is a testament to the spirit of exploration and scientific discovery that characterized the 19th century. It invites us to imagine the challenges and rewards of traversing the frontier, as intrepid travelers like Bulychev sought to expand the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding. This historic image, with its rich detail and enduring appeal, remains an essential resource for scholars of Russian history, geography, and art. It offers a unique window into the past, allowing us to appreciate the meeting of frontiers between the natural world and human endeavor.
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