With gold chromolithography
Publication: A.A. Levenson, Moskva, [1896].
Beautiful broadside, very decorative, in very good condition.
£1,500
In stock
Highly decorative announcement of the coronation of the last Russian tsar Nicholas II and his spouse, held at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Moscow.
Ivan Ivanovich Ropet (Petrov) (1845-1908) was a leading exponent of the Neo-Russian style, derived from seventh century Russian architecture and folk art. Among other things he designed the bath-house and museum at Abramtsevo.
Item number
2048
Broadside (40 x 28 cm). Chromolithograph after Petrov-Ropet, printed in gold and various colours.
Condition
A bit soiled, corners slightly creased, three small marginal holes from pins, but overall a pleasant example retaining fresh colours.
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