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Crossing over the Ice on the Route to Okhotsk, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
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Crossing over the Ice on the Route to Okhotsk, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Crossing over the Ice on the Route to Okhotsk, 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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Crossing over the Ice on the Route to Okhotsk,
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an evocative lithograph by Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev, captures a pivotal moment in the journey of a 19th-century expedition to the Russian Far East. The image, part of Bulychev's album "A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka," documents the arduous trek towards Okhotsk, a city on the Sea of Okhotsk. The scene is set against a vast, icy expanse, with the sun casting long shadows over the frozen landscape. A procession of horses and their riders, bundled against the cold, make their way across the ice, their breaths visible in the crisp air. In the distance, a glacier looms, its jagged edges a stark reminder of the harsh terrain they have traversed and the challenges that lie ahead. Bulychev's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the horses' coats, the textures of their harnesses, and the folds of their riders' clothing. The artist's skillful use of perspective and composition draws the viewer into the image, transporting them to the frigid frontier of Russia's eastern reaches. This historic image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of those who dared to explore the uncharted territories of Siberia and the Russian Far East. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of adventure and the human capacity to overcome the challenges of the natural world. The album from which this image is taken is an invaluable resource for scholars of Russian history, geography, and culture. It offers a unique perspective on the meeting of frontiers, the encounter between different ethnic groups, and the exploration of new lands. The National Library of Russia and the Library of Congress are fortunate to have this collection in their holdings, preserving it for future generations to study and appreciate.
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