{"product_id":"fontanka-boris-kustodiev","title":"Fontanka - Boris Kustodiev","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed depiction of the Fontanka River in Saint Petersburg, capturing the daily commerce and urban atmosphere of early twentieth-century Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoris Kustodiev, a painter associated with the World of Art group, produced this depiction of the Fontanka River in Saint Petersburg during the early twentieth century. The work captures the daily commerce and movement along the canal, a waterway that served as a major artery for the city. Kustodiev employs a high vantage point, allowing the viewer to observe the activity on the embankment alongside the river traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features horse-drawn carts laden with goods, figures in period attire, and the distinct architecture of the city. The buildings, rendered in muted tones, contrast with the activity of the foreground. Kustodiev uses a palette that reflects the atmospheric conditions of a northern city, with light playing across the water and the stone surfaces. The smoke rising from chimneys suggests the industrial presence within the urban environment, a common feature of Saint Petersburg at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKustodiev is known for his interest in Russian provincial life and the specific character of Saint Petersburg. His approach to this scene combines a focus on narrative detail with an interest in the effects of light and colour. The figures are depicted in motion, contributing to the sense of a busy, functioning city. This print offers a view into the urban experience of pre-revolutionary Russia, documenting the intersection of trade, transport, and architecture. The work remains a record of the visual character of the Fontanka embankment, reflecting the artist's ability to synthesise observation with a distinct painterly style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boris Kustodiev","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58892292194639,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58892338790735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58892338823503,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58892338856271,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58892338889039,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58892338921807,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58892338954575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58892338987343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58892339020111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58892339052879,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58892339085647,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58892339118415,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fontanka_Poster_CompositorV1_1790432614986.jpg?v=1790433292","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/fontanka-boris-kustodiev","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}