[Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Saint Petersburg]

Unknown

about 1865–1875

Albumen silver print

J. Paul Getty Museum

A wide-angle, eye-level view of Saint Isaac's Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia, under a clear sky. The grand neoclassical building features a prominent dome, colonnades, and intricate sculptures. A horse-drawn carriage with two figures is visible in the foreground on a dusty plaza. A rectangular cathedral building with a domed roof. The entrance to the church is lined with columns and has a pediment with a relief sculpture. Two small bell towers are on the roof of the building, one on either side of the entrance.