The Arts Academy was founded in 1757 at the initiative of I.I.Shuvalov. On the 4th of November 1764 the Empress Katherine II supported the “Privilege” and the regulations of the Academy which was headed by I.I.Betskoy who held the post of president until the end of the 19th century. The period of time from 1800 till 1811 when A.S.Stroganov was the president is known as the golden age of the Arts Academy and the epoch of classicism in the Russian arts culture. The classical education that was established in the times of Shuvalov and Betskoy is still offered to students today. From 1817 until 1843 the post of the president was occupied by A.N.Olenin.

PUBLISHED DATE	1884 PARIS
ARTIST	ALEXANDRE DE BAR
ENGRAVED BY	SARGEANT
PUBLISHER	THOMAS DE LAMOTTE SAINTE-MARTIN
PAGE SIZE: approx	14 3/4 INCHES x 10 1/2 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE: approx	6 3/4 X 6 1/4 INCHES
CONDITION	LARGE FOLIO INTEXT ENGRAVING with TEXT on the back . Excellent condition. Heavier paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.