Maritime Canal, St Petersburg c.1890

Albumen print | 20.8 x 26.6 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700560

Luciano Carbini (active 1885-1901)

Description

Photograph of the Maritime Canal in St Petersburg. The canal is filled with large boats and there is a rowing boat in the foreground. On the bank to the left there is an obelisk and the buildings of the city can be seen in the distance. The Maritime Canal was opened by Alexander III, Emperor of Russia in May 1885. It greatly improved Russian trade links to the rest of Europe.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Luciano Carbini (active 1885-1901)
(photographer)

Previously attributed to
Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

20.8 x 26.6 cm (image) (image)

38.2 x 26.0 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Russia
St Petersburg [Russia]
Maritime Canal [St Petersburg]
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Canals
Vessels (marine)
Ships

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