oil paint
Tobolsk, Siberia
Félix Ziem
A luminous 19th-century oil sketch of a Siberian city street, centered on the shimmering golden domes of a distant cathedral.
Saint Petersburg: Saint Isaac’s Cathedral
Félix Ziem
1801 · Paper, Oil Paint
A luminous impressionistic study of St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg by Félix Ziem.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft sage, Olive green
About the piece
This oil sketch by Félix Ziem captures St. Isaac’s Cathedral in Saint Petersburg with atmospheric, painterly brushstrokes. The composition centers on the cathedral's iconic golden dome, which glows against a soft, wintery sky, showcasing Ziem's mastery of light and travel subjects.
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