{"product_id":"peterhof-palace-vases-at-the-channel-alexandre-benois","title":"Peterhof Palace. Vases at the channel - Alexandre Benois","description":"\u003cp\u003eA watercolour by Alexandre Benois showing a view within the grounds of Peterhof Palace, near St. Petersburg. The loose watercolour technique captures the light and atmosphere of the park, with delicate washes of colour suggesting the foliage and architectural details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis watercolour by Alexandre Benois depicts a view within the grounds of Peterhof Palace, near St. Petersburg. Benois was a member of the Mir iskusstva (World of Art) movement, which sought to promote Russian art and culture, often with a focus on historical themes and the revival of artistic traditions. He was particularly interested in the 18th century and the reign of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. This work, dated 1918, shows a tranquil scene with classical urns positioned along a canal, framed by tall trees. The loose watercolour technique captures the light and atmosphere of the park, with delicate washes of colour suggesting the foliage and architectural details. The composition is carefully balanced, drawing the viewer's eye along the canal and into the distance. Benois's work often reflects a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, and this painting evokes the elegance and grandeur of the Russian imperial court.\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=\"\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" 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;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Benois","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900342051151,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900345393487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900345426255,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Peterhof-Palace_Poster_CompositorV1_1781227210426.jpg?v=1781227219","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/peterhof-palace-vases-at-the-channel-alexandre-benois","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}