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Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
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Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813.
In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe. This atlas, published by the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1813, includes maps of Kruzenshtern's route and 109 plates based upon the drawings of V. G. Tilesius, a doctor, naturalist, and the official artist of the expedition. It is one of the largest publications of engravings from tsarist Russia. The subjects depicted include views of Sakhalin, Kamchatka, and the Kurile Islands; representations of Siberian natives and other peoples encountered during the voyage; and local fish and birds from throughout the South and North Pacific
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Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croeze: A Tribute to Exploration and Cultural Exchange in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813 This evocative photograph captures the Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croeze, located in Petropavlovsk Harbour, Russia. The monument commemorates the significant role played by two prominent figures in Russian exploration history: Captain I.F. Kruzenshtern and the French explorers Captain Charles Clerc and Delille De La Croeze. The early 19th century saw a surge of Russian interest in circumnavigating the globe, with Kruzenshtern becoming the first Russian to accomplish this feat between 1803 and 1806. His expedition, which included the naturalist V.G. Tilesius, yielded a wealth of knowledge about the geography, flora, and fauna of the South and North Pacific. This photograph is part of an atlas published by the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1813, which includes maps of Kruzenshtern's route and 109 plates based on Tilesius' drawings. The atlas, one of the largest publications of engravings from tsarist Russia, offers a glimpse into the diverse landscapes, peoples, and animals encountered during the voyage. The monument in the photograph pays tribute to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croeze, who were instrumental in facilitating the exchange of knowledge between Russia and Europe during Kruzenshtern's expedition. The monument's base features a cow and a bull, symbolizing the agricultural potential of the region. The figures of Clerc and Delille De La Croeze are depicted gazing out to sea, symbolizing the ongoing spirit of exploration and discovery. The monument stands as a testament to the rich cultural exchange that occurred during this period of Russian history, as well as the enduring legacy of the expeditions that expanded Russia's geographic and scientific knowledge.
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