Le Couronnement du Tzar. Le Cortège imperiale traverse la Place Royale

Auguste Lepère and Auguste Gérardin

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a street level view of a grand parade scene. St. Basil's Cathedral with its onion domes is on the left, while the Spasskaya Tower of the Kremlin is on the right. In the center, there is a monument. The style of the image is intricate and detailed, resembling an engraving with fine lines for texture. The color scheme is monochrome with shades of sepia. Soldiers and horse-drawn carriages are seen on the wet street, with their reflections visible. In the background, historic structures and a busy skyline contribute to the historical ambiance.