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Peter the Great and the Dutch Boys (engraving)
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Peter the Great and the Dutch Boys (engraving)
2792657 Peter the Great and the Dutch Boys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great and the Dutch Boys. Illustration for Chatterbox (1884). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22437610
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Boat Building Incognito Peter The Great Plums
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This engraving, titled "Peter the Great and the Dutch Boys" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print showcases a private collection that depicts an intriguing scene from Peter the Great's life. In this image, we find Peter the Great incognito among a group of Dutch boys who are engaged in boat building. The young tsar is fully immersed in their activities, demonstrating his passion for learning and his desire to modernize Russia through knowledge exchange with other nations. The composition beautifully captures Peter's fascination as he closely observes one of the boys skillfully working on a boat. It is evident that he values hands-on experience and seeks inspiration from different cultures to further develop his own country's shipbuilding industry. Adding an element of playfulness to this historical depiction, plums can be seen scattered around them. Perhaps they serve as a reminder that even great leaders like Peter indulge in simple pleasures amidst their ambitious pursuits. Thanks to digital restoration techniques, this image has been meticulously cleaned while retaining its original charm. As we gaze upon it today, we are transported back in time and reminded of Peter Mikhailof's remarkable journey towards transforming Russia into a formidable naval power.
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