OLD RUSSIAN ARCHITECTURE IN WATERCOLORS BY GIACOMO QUARENGHI

Discover the beauty of old Russia captured in the delicate watercolors of Giacomo Quarenghi. This unique book is a journey through time, presenting the architectural pearls of Moscow and its surroundings, seen through the eyes of an outstanding Italian architect working at the tsarist court. Immerse yourself in the world of art and history, where every detail matters and every watercolor tells its own story.

• Unique views of the monuments of Moscow and its surroundings
• Masterpieces by Giacomo Quarenghi, an Italian architect working in Russia
• Detailed analysis of eight watercolors that make up the cycle
• Placement of watercolors in the artistic context of European and Russian art
• Hypothesis about the creation of watercolors on the occasion of the coronation of Tsar Paul I
• Changes in the reception of old Russian art at the tsarist court

Giacomo Quarenghi, born in 1744, was one of the most outstanding architects of classicism working in Russia. His works are characterized by harmony, elegance and attention to detail. The watercolors presented in this book are a unique collection that allows you to better understand his artistic vision and fascination with old Russian architecture. Quarenghi not only documented the existing buildings, but also interpreted them in his own way, adding new brilliance and a poetic dimension to them.

This book is not only an album with beautiful images, but also a detailed historical and artistic study. The author analyzes each watercolor separately, paying attention to its composition, colors and details. In addition, he places these works in a broad historical and cultural context, showing their connections with other artistic movements and historical events. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand the meaning of these watercolors and their contribution to the development of Russian art.

Quarenghi's watercolors are not only an architectural documentation, but also a testimony to the changing perception of old Russian art at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. The author of the book develops the hypothesis that these watercolors were created on the occasion of the coronation of Tsar Paul I in 1797. At that time, the beauty and value of old Russian architecture began to be appreciated at the tsarist court, which was reflected in artistic orders and patronage. Quarenghi's watercolors became a symbol of a new era in Russian art and culture.