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The christening of the infant Tsarevitch
The entrance of Tsar Nicholas II and the Dowager Empress of Russia for the christening ceremony at Peterhof
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Ceremony Christen Christening Czar Dowager Empress Infant Nicholas Peterhof Tsar Tsarevitch
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and solemnity of the christening ceremony of the Tsarevitch, or heir to the Russian throne, in 1904. The image shows Tsar Nicholas II and the Dowager Empress of Russia, Alexandra Feodorovna, making their entrance into the Peter and Paul Church at Peterhof, a palatial complex located on the Gulf of Finland. Dressed in their finest regalia, the royal family members process through the ornate doors, surrounded by a sea of white-clad courtiers and clergy. The Tsarevitch, Alexei Nikolaevich, was the only son of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra, and the hope of the Romanov dynasty. His christening was a significant event in Russian history, as it marked the continuation of the imperial line and the potential for a peaceful succession. The ceremony was held in the Peter and Paul Church, a historic site that has been the site of every Russian monarch's coronation since Peter the Great. The photograph offers a glimpse into the opulence and tradition of the Russian imperial court, with its ornate costumes, grand architecture, and formal protocols. The Dowager Empress, a German princess, is seen in a flowing white gown and a diamond diadem, while Tsar Nicholas II wears a military uniform adorned with orders and medals. The Tsarevitch, swaddled in white lace and cradled in the arms of a courtier, gazes up at his parents with a look of curiosity and wonder. The christening of the Tsarevitch took place in a time of relative peace and prosperity for Russia, but the country would soon be plunged into turmoil. The Russo-Japanese War, which began in 1904, would test the strength of the imperial government and the loyalty of its people. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the Russian monarchy was a symbol of power and prestige, and the future seemed bright with promise.
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