Rumyantsev-obelisk in Sint-Petersburg c. 1860 - 1880

This photograph by Alfred Lorens captures the Rumyantsev Obelisk in St. Petersburg, Russia. Taken between 1860 and 1880, the image showcases the obelisk's grand presence, standing tall against the backdrop of a classical building with an ornate facade. Lorens's attention to detail in capturing the monument's architecture and its setting provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of 19th-century St. Petersburg. The Rumyantsev Obelisk, a testament to the city's history and grandeur, is depicted in all its splendor.