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The Neva at St Petersburg (Leningrad) in the Winter, 1844. Creator: Theodor Hildebrandt
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The Neva at St Petersburg (Leningrad) in the Winter, 1844. Creator: Theodor Hildebrandt
The Neva at St Petersburg (Leningrad) in the Winter, 1844
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Artistic Style Copyspace Düsseldorf School Family Life Frozen Hardship Leningrad Ussr Neva Parent Petrograd Chelyabinsk Oblast Russia Pulling River Neva Saint Petersburg Russia Sankt Peterburg Sled Sledge St Petersburg Rossiya Rep Russia
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The Neva at St Petersburg (Leningrad) in the Winter, 1844" is a captivating oil painting by the renowned German artist, Ferdinand Theodor Hildebrandt (1814-1874), depicting the icy expanse of the Neva River in Russia during the harsh winter of 1844. This masterpiece, a testament to the Düsseldorf School and the Dutch artistic tradition, showcases the raw beauty and resilience of life in the frozen landscape. The painting captures a moment in time as a mother, bundled up against the cold, pulls her sons on a sled along the frozen riverbank. Two boys, dressed in warm clothing, cling to the sled, their faces filled with excitement and wonder. In the background, men and women, dressed in traditional Russian attire, can be seen trudging along the icy road, their faces etched with the hardships of the season. A pair of dogs, their breath visible in the frigid air, accompany the family, adding to the sense of warmth and companionship. The Neva River, a major geographical feature of St. Petersburg (then known as Leningrad), is depicted as a vast, frozen expanse, reflecting the winter sunlight. The painting's rich colors and intricate details bring the scene to life, transporting us back to a time when the simple joys of family life and the challenges of the natural world were intertwined. This stunning work of art, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is a reminder of the heritage and history of Europe during the nineteenth century. The painting's title, "The Neva at St Petersburg (Leningrad) in the Winter, 1844," serves as a reminder of the passage of time and the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the world around us.
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