Antique print titled 'View of Tula, the Sheffield of Russia, in the approach from Moscow'. View of Tula, Russia.
Original antique copper-plate engraved landscape print of Tula. In 1712, Tula was visited by Peter the Great, who commissioned the Demidov blacksmiths to build the first armament factory in Russia. Several decades later, Tula was turned by the Demidovs into the greatest ironworking center of Eastern Europe.
Technique, Material: Copper engraving / Hand colour / Paper
Artist, Engraver: E. D. Clarke / Joseph Skelton
Date: T. Cadell and W. Davis, Strand, 'Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa', London, 1810.
Size: 20,5 X 17,5 cm.
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