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DRESS REFORM IN RUSSIA,G VON URLAUB,Large Historical German Art Print,1893 Antique Wood Engraving
DRESS REFORM IN RUSSIA,G VON URLAUB,Large Historical German Art Print,1893 Antique Wood Engraving Collectible Art Print
Approximate
Size of Plate without borders: 20
1/2
x
12 1/4 Ins
Approximate
Overall Size of Plate:
22 x 16 1/4
Ins
DESCRIPTION:
Peter had returned to Russia in 1698 at the news of a military revolt allegedly
instigated by Sophia Alekseyevna. He took drastic vengeance on his opponents
and forced Sophia into a convent. On the day after his return, Peter personally
cut off the beards of his nobles and shortly thereafter ordered them to replace
their long robes and conical hats with Western dress. This attack on the symbols
of old Muscovy marked the beginning of Peter's attempt to force Russia to adopt
European appearance and other features of Western culture. Most of Peter's reforms
followed his predecessors' tentative steps, but his demonic pace and brutal
methods created an impression of revolutionary change.
CONDITION:
Large Double Page Folio Wood Engraving. Blank on the Back. Image
is clean, clear, sharp and in Very Good Condition. Suitable ageing. As Scanned.
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