Tsaar Peter de Grote in Zaandam, 1697 1762 - 1833
menohaas
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aged paper
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page thumbnail
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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traditional media
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personal sketchbook
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old-timey
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pencil work
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word imagery
"Tsaar Peter de Grote in Zaandam, 1697" is an engraving by Meno Haas, created between 1762 and 1833. The image depicts Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, working as a shipbuilder in a shipyard in Zaandam, Netherlands, during his travels in 1697. This scene, popularized in Western art, symbolizes Peter's dedication to learning Western shipbuilding techniques to modernize Russia. The detailed engraving shows Peter in simple clothing, using tools and machinery. This artwork highlights a significant moment in Russian history and Peter's personal journey of transformation and modernization.
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