Painting "The Lion's Bridge"

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This original artwork “The Lion's Bridge” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Polina Goretskaya and is available for sale online.

The work was created in the spring. The viewer is surrounded by the atmosphere of early spring. The Lion Bridge in St. Petersburg is a harmony of engineering and sculptural grace. Cast-iron lions by Pavel Sokolov do not just decorate the bridge, but are its structural basis, clutching chains in their teeth. Their manes echo the twisted grilles and lace cast-iron railings. Built in 1826, the bridge across the Griboedov's channel became a triumph of courage — it is one of the first hanging structures. The span is like a taut string between the pragmatism of engineer von Tretter and the aesthetics of sculptor Sokolov. At different times of the day, lion figures transform: in the morning they bathe in sunlight, in the evening they become mythological guardians. The proportions of the bridge create the illusion that the lions have just bitten the chains, and the whole structure is floating. This is a place where engineering turns into high creativity. Lion's Bridge — poetry in stone and metal.

This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork “The Lion's Bridge” measuring 30 x 20 cm with secure shipping to your location.

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Artwork's condition:

Perfect

Year of creation of the painting:

2025

Artwork Type:

Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)

Style:

Impressionism

Technic:

Oil

Support or surface:

Cardboard

Topic:

Architecture

Size:

Medium

Width:

20 cm

Height:

30 cm

Thickness:

3 cm

Framing:

Yes (included)

Ships From: Austria

Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork

The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.

Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments

Returns: 14-day return policy

Polina Goretskaya
Russia

Polina Goretskaya was born in Kuibyshev (Samara), Russia on June 15, 1972. An outstanding Russian painter known for her original and unusual style, sh ...

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