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Palace Square — Vasily Sadovnikov, 1840s

“Palace Square” was drawn by Vasily Sadovnikov in 1840s at Palace Square, St Petersburg. It is a watercolour work shown on SketchMap Atlas at the place where it was made.

Palace Square by Vasily Sadovnikov, 1840s, drawn at Palace Square, St Petersburg
Palace Square · 1840s · 📍 Palace Square, St Petersburg

The Alexander Column, Winter Palace and General Staff Arch in Sadovnikov’s clear watercolour.

ArtistVasily Sadovnikov
Year1840s
PlacePalace Square, St Petersburg
Coordinates59.9390° N, 30.3158° E
Techniquewatercolour
LicencePublic domain
SourceWikimedia Commons
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Where did Vasily Sadovnikov draw “Palace Square”?

Vasily Sadovnikov drew “Palace Square” at Palace Square, St Petersburg (coordinates 59.9390° N, 30.3158° E). SketchMap Atlas shows it on a world map at this spot, so you can stand where the artist stood.

What does “Palace Square” show?

The Alexander Column, Winter Palace and General Staff Arch in Sadovnikov’s clear watercolour. It is a watercolour work by Vasily Sadovnikov, 1840s.

Is “Palace Square” part of a sketching route?

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