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Vegetation of Kamchatka, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois
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Vegetation of Kamchatka, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois
Vegetation of Kamchatka, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I and carried out in 1826-29 under the command of Captain Fedor Litke (the Russian version of the name of Count Friedrich Lu¨tke, a Baltic German). The expedition began in Kronstadt (the main imperial Russian naval base near Saint Petersburg where Russian circumnavigations typically began and ended); it then traveled around Cape Horn to the Pacific Ocean. This voyage was one of many Russian scientific naval surveys in the first part of the 19th century
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Vegetation of Kamchatka, 19th century
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is a captivating lithograph print that showcases the rich and diverse flora of Kamchatka, a remote and largely unexplored region in the Far East of Russia. This stunning image is one of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the historic round-the-world voyage of the Russian corvette Seniavin, led by Captain Fedor Litke in the late 1820s. Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I, the Seniavin expedition was a significant scientific naval survey, marking Russia's expansion into the Pacific Ocean and the exploration of new frontiers. The voyage began in Kronstadt, the main imperial Russian naval base near Saint Petersburg, and traveled around Cape Horn to the Pacific Ocean. This lithograph was created by renowned naturalists Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz and Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois, who were part of the Seniavin expedition. The print depicts a lush and vibrant Kamchatkan landscape, with a variety of trees, undergrowth, and flowers, creating a meeting of frontiers between the wild and untamed natural world and the civilized exploration of it. The image, with its intricate details and delicate shading, is a testament to the artists' skill and the technological advancements of the time. The print is a valuable heritage art piece, showcasing the beauty and wonder of Kamchatka's vegetation during the 19th century. This historic lithograph is a reminder of the spirit of discovery and exploration that characterized the 19th century, and the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations. The Vegetation of Kamchatka, 19th century, by Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz and Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois, is a true masterpiece that continues to inspire and captivate viewers today.
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