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**Photochromprints** @Photochromprints@mastodon.ozioso.online · Feb 20

Photochromprints @Photochromprints@mastodon.ozioso.online

King Sobieski's monument at Lazionki (i.e. Lazienki), Warsaw, Russia (i.e. Warsaw, Poland) between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites primarily in Poland, Russia, and the Ukraine

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001697522/

The image features a monochrome photograph of an outdoor monument. The centerpiece is a statue depicting a figure on horseback, likely commemorating King John III Sobieski from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's reign in late 17th-century Poland. This central figure appears to be a significant historical leader, possibly shown in full regalia with armor and holding a sword.

Flanking this central rider are two statues of figures on foot, each bearing what seem like heraldic shields or crests engraved with text. The setting is greenery-filled with trees, indicating the monument might be located within a park-like environment. A metal fence surrounds part of the area where the statue stands.

The entire scene exudes an air of historical reverence and possibly commemorates Sobieski's significant role in Polish history, such as his famous victory over Ottoman forces at the Battle of Vienna.

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