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Salozskaia pres Arkangel Cote de la Mer Blanche
| Article ID | EUO5786 |
Title | Salozskaia pres Arkangel Cote de la Mer Blanche |
Description | Formster was a French artist and copper/steel engraver who was active in Paris from around 1835 to 1860. In addition to the Russian motif, he worked extensively for notable French publications. Among his best-known works are contributions to the multi-volume standard reference work 'La France maritime' (published between 1837 and 1842), as well as numerous cityscapes of French port cities like Marseille and historic castles. |
| Year | ca. 1842 |
Artist | Formster Alfred W. |
Formster was a French artist and copper/steel engraver who was active in Paris from around 1835 to 1860. In addition to the Russian motif, he worked extensively for notable French publications. Among his best-known works are contributions to the multi-volume standard reference work 'La France maritime' (published between 1837 and 1842), as well as numerous cityscapes of French port cities like Marseille and historic castles. | |
Historical Description | Historical view of the coast of the White Sea at Salozskaia near Arkhangelsk in northern Russia. Founded in 1584 on the Northern Dvina River, Arkhangelsk developed into Russia’s most important seaport for trade with Western Europe during the 17th century. The view depicts the sparsely populated coastal landscape of the White Sea, a region traditionally shaped by maritime trade and fishing. |
| Place of Publication | Paris |
| Dimensions (cm) | 16,5 x 22,3 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | colored |
| Technique | Steel engraving |