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Poster Print : The Czars Bedroom, SY Livadia, 1880
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The Czars Bedroom, SY Livadia, 1880
Engraving of Czar Alexander IIs bedroom on his steam yacht Livadia, built at John Elders shipyard, Govan, in 1880. Extremely lavishly fitted out, this yacht was given a radical design, supposedly based on the shape of a turbot. This flat fish design, 235 foot long, 153 foot wide at its beamiest and with only 6 foot draught, was very unsuccessful, with passengers complaining of extreme seasickness. The Livadia was broken up in 1927
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step into the opulent world of imperial Russia with our exquisite poster print of 'The Czars Bedroom, SY Livadia, 1880'. This captivating engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the extraordinary interior of Czar Alexander III's steam yacht Livadia. Built in 1880 at John Elder's shipyard in Govan, Livadia was a marvel of radical design and unparalleled luxury. Our high-quality poster print brings the rich history and sumptuous details of this iconic bedroom to your home or office, making for a stunning and thought-provoking addition to any space."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.6cm x 42cm (18.7" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving captures the opulence of Czar Alexander II's bedroom on board his steam yacht, Livadia, built at John Elder's shipyard in Govan, Scotland, in 1880. The yacht, which measured an impressive 235 feet in length and 153 feet at its widest point, was famously designed in the shape of a turbot, a flat fish. Supposedly, this radical design was meant to provide a stable and smooth sailing experience, but in reality, the yacht's shallow 6-foot draught and extreme width proved to be unsuccessful. Passengers reported experiencing severe seasickness, and the Livadia was eventually broken up in 1927. Despite its shortcomings, the Livadia was an engineering marvel of its time. Extremely lavishly fitted out, the yacht was a symbol of the czar's wealth and power. The bedroom, shown in this print, is a testament to the extravagance of the era, with ornate furnishings, rich fabrics, and fine details. The flat fish design, while unsuccessful in practice, was a bold and innovative approach to yacht design that continues to capture the imagination of historians and maritime enthusiasts. This historical print, dating back to 1927, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of grandeur and luxury on the high seas. The Livadia may have been an unsuccessful vessel in terms of seaworthiness, but it remains an important part of maritime history.
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