Женева | Russian Church | Genève
Russian Church | Geneva
Крестовоздвиженский собор (Женева)
Artist: Robert Topulos
Size: 160 x 120 cm
Unique exemplar (1/1) signed by the artist, including a Certificate of Authenticity.
Description:
The Russian orthodox church in Geneva is a genuine masterpiece of Byzantine-Muscovite style. This church was built thanks to the financial support of Geneva’s Russian orthodox community. Its sublime golden cupolas are a beacon that shines high over the city.
In 1859 the Russian orthodox community in Geneva was granted permission to build this church, with financial assistance from Anna Feodorovna Constancia, sister-in-law of Tsar Alexander 1st. Dostoyevsky baptised his daughter Sophie here.
Built in the quiet and stately Les Tranchées neighborhood of Geneva on the site of a former Benedictine priory. Its architecture is a masterpiece of Byzantine-Muscovite style and its golden cupolas, restored in 1966, are a magnificent landmark that can be seen from many miles distant.
Exteriors feature the aforementioned golden domes plus Byzantine-style striped arches and grand stained glass windows. Inside, treasures from the 16-20th centuries adorn the walls and the air is thick with the scent of incense.
The church is located at Rue De-Beaumont 18, between the Old Town and Boulevard des Tranchées.
Framed artwork with national and international transport are delivered in a sur-mesure wooden crate built exclusively for the artwork. Orders made in Geneva and Lausanne area, with framing option, include professional hanging and installation service on location.
International collectors: Please note that the anti-reflective glass option is not available due to the large size of the artwork. However, it is possible to use similar technique as museums and deliver the glass separated from the artwork in the same art-crate with additional protective materials. Please contact us for further information.
LAST UP TO 100 YEARS
Technique: Atelier WOCS artworks are produced by a remarkable process that yields the finest quality graphic reproductions available today. The Giclée prints are fine art prints that will last up to 100 years with proper handling and protection from direct sunlight. Our prints are created with archival fade resistant pigmented inks. They have a wider color gamut, deeper saturated colors, impossible to achieve in ordinary lithographic or serigraphic printing processes. These museum-quality prints allow to reproduce original colors with stunning fidelity.
Archival paper: Our Hahnemühle 308 gsm archival paper meets the highest standards for fine art applications and is perfect for special editions. It achieves outstanding printing results and a high age resistance of over 100 years. It comply with the ISO 9706 norm, standard criteria for international museums and galleries. Specially manufactured natural wool felts give the artworks their unique surface texture, providing a three-dimensionality that enhances the visual effect thanks to an incredible depth.
Authenticity: Our artworks are signed, numbered, include a discrete embossment with the Atelier authentication and come with handwritten certificates of authenticity.
A SOLID EXPERTISE
Frames: Our tailored frame are provided by Atelier Pierre Rosso in Geneva, Switzerland. With solid expertise in handling artworks for international galeries and museums, including painting restoration, the Atelier offers premium quality service and a large range of frames and glasses with anti-glare and anti-UV (92%) ensuring maximum longevity to the artworks.
Transport: Rolled artwork are transported in a rigid protective carton box wrapped in a layer of silk tissue paper and bubble layer ensuring a safe express transportation. Framed artwork are delivered in a sur-mesure wooden crate built exclusively for the artwork (optional).
