{"product_id":"carte-ancienne-russie-1863","title":"Antique map - Russia 1863","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the vastness of the 19th-century Russian Empire with this exceptional reissue of the map of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003eRussia\u003c\/b\u003e, originally published in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003e1863\u003c\/b\u003e. Taken from the work \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003eIllustrirter Handatlas\u003c\/i\u003e, this plate is the work of the prestigious publisher and geographer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"257\"\u003eF.A. Brockhaus\u003c\/b\u003e, whose workshops in Leipzig were then a worldwide benchmark for the quality of their engravings and the precision of their data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnlike classic maps, this plate is surrounded by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003etwelve engraved illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e of remarkable finesse, showcasing the diversity of the peoples and landscapes of the Empire. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt features detailed depictions of Russian peasants, Cossacks, Kalmyk and Lapp tribes, as well as scenes of everyday life such as the interior of an isba or winter pastimes. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe engravings also illustrate the wildlife (moose, bison, wolves, brown bears) and iconic architecture, with a majestic view of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003eCathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed\u003c\/b\u003e in Moscow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eHistorically, this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003e1863\u003c\/b\u003e edition is a valuable document. It presents \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eEuropean Russia\u003c\/b\u003e at a pivotal time, during the reign of Alexander II, as the Empire undergoes profound social and territorial changes. The detailed nomenclature and list of imperial governorates make this work a rigorous geographical record of Imperial Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-precision reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed on a matte-finish specialty paper, restores all the richness of detail of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eBrockhaus\u003c\/b\u003e engravings. It is a masterful decorative piece, ideal for enthusiasts of Slavic history, collectors of antique engravings, or for bringing a touch of classic nobility and cultural curiosity to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cartopolo","offers":[{"title":"50 x 70 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":52998506021207,"sku":"MOSCO1799A","price":34.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70 x 100 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":52998506053975,"sku":"MOSCO1799B","price":59.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7854\/4418\/files\/Russie186350x70affiche-papier-vintage-ancienne.jpg?v=1773334711","url":"https:\/\/cartopolo.fr\/en\/products\/carte-ancienne-russie-1863","provider":"Cartopolo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}