The Girl From The Hermitage

Author : Molly Gartland
Publisher : Eye & Lightning Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781785631894

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The Girl from the Hermitage by Molly Gartland Pdf

Galina was born into a world of horrors. So why does she mourn its passing? SHORTLISTED: Impress Prize LONGLISTED: Bath Novel Award LONGLISTED: Grindstone Novel Award It is December 1941, and eight-year-old Galina and her friend Vera are caught in the siege of Leningrad, eating soup made of wallpaper, with the occasional luxury of a dead rat. Galina's artist father Mikhail has been kept away from the front to help save the treasures of the Hermitage. Its cellars could now provide a safe haven, provided Mikhail can navigate the perils of a portrait commission from one of Stalin's colonels. Nearly forty years later, Galina herself is a teacher at the Leningrad Art Institute. What ought to be a celebratory weekend at her forest dacha turns sour when she makes an unwelcome discovery. The painting she embarks upon that day will hold a grim significance for the rest of her life, as the old Soviet Union makes way for the new Russia and Galina's familiar world changes out of all recognition. Warm, wise and utterly enthralling, Molly Gartland's debut novel guides us from the old communist world, with its obvious terrors and its more surprising comforts, into the glitz and bling of 21st-century St Petersburg. Galina's story is at once a compelling page-turner and an insightful meditation on ageing and nostalgia. 'A beautifully written book that takes you right into the characters' world. Highly recommended' LUCINDA HAWKSLEY

Author : Debra Dean
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061747182

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The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean Pdf

“An extraordinary debut, a deeply lovely novel that evokes with uncommon deftness the terrible, heartbreaking beauty that is life in wartime. Like the glorious ghosts of the paintings in the Hermitage that lie at the heart of the story, Dean’s exquisite prose shimmers with a haunting glow, illuminating us to the notion that art itself is perhaps our most necessary nourishment. A superbly graceful novel.” — Chang-Rae Lee, New York Times Bestselling author of Aloft and Native Speaker Bit by bit, the ravages of age are eroding Marina's grip on the everyday. An elderly Russian woman now living in America, she cannot hold on to fresh memories—the details of her grown children's lives, the approaching wedding of her grandchild—yet her distant past is miraculously preserved in her mind's eye. Vivid images of her youth in war-torn Leningrad arise unbidden, carrying her back to the terrible fall of 1941, when she was a tour guide at the Hermitage Museum and the German army's approach signaled the beginning of what would be a long, torturous siege on the city. As the people braved starvation, bitter cold, and a relentless German onslaught, Marina joined other staff members in removing the museum's priceless masterpieces for safekeeping, leaving the frames hanging empty on the walls to symbolize the artworks' eventual return. As the Luftwaffe's bombs pounded the proud, stricken city, Marina built a personal Hermitage in her mind—a refuge that would stay buried deep within her, until she needed it once more. . . .

Author : Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher : Parallax Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001-08-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781935209607

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Hermitage Among the Clouds by Thich Nhat Hanh Pdf

Hermitage Among the Clouds tells the story of the fourteenth century Princess Amazing Jewel, the daughter of one of Vietnam's greatest historical Zen master kings. This beautifully written story expreses the suffering caused by war and conflict, the transformative potential of a commitment to practicing peace and building reconciliation, and the simple beauty of a spiritual life. Thich Nhat Hanh gives us a window into Vietnam's past and at the same time, offers compelling insights about contemporary Southeast Asia and the world.

Author : Andrew B. Miller,Daisy King
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1577364376

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Meet Me at the Hermitage Hotel by Andrew B. Miller,Daisy King Pdf

Each Historic Hospitality book presents a distinctive legendary property in a unique collection of brief historical narrative, beautiful images, and the finest classic regional recipes for the perfect gift or keepsakeHistoric Hospitality at its finest! Meet me at the Hermitage Hotel is the captivating story of Nashvilles spectacular historic hotel, which has served as a hub of amazing political and social activity for over a centuryfrom movie stars to presidentsand its inspiring rise from near extinction to present-day magnificence. This pictorial account of one of the finest small hotels in the world features rarely-seen historical images and outstanding contemporary photography. It also includes the best of classic Southern selections from nationally acclaimed and best-selling cookbook author Daisy King, with contributions from Hermitage Hotel Executive Chef Tyler Brown.

Author : Albert Kostenovich,Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1999-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015047534527

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French Art Treasures at the Hermitage by Albert Kostenovich,Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia) Pdf

The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, holds one of the world's finest collections of French art from 1860 to 1950. Now, for the first time, art lovers can marvel at the full scope of the museum's magnificent holdings in this field, & read about how the collection was created.

Author : John Howard Griffin
Publisher : Image
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : PSU:000044889838

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The Hermitage Journals by John Howard Griffin Pdf

Author : Regina Mouradian
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1977224199

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The Hermitage Effect: How Bill Browder Went from Ally to Enemy of Russia by Regina Mouradian Pdf

The Hermitage Effect tells the tale of how Bill Browder went from being Putin's biggest cheerleader to Browder claiming he was Vladimir Putin's number one enemy. This book examines Sergei Magnitsky's police testimonies and speculates if the real whistleblower to the biggest tax heist in Russia was a seventy year old Russian woman named Rimma Starova.

Author : Colin T. Eisler
Publisher : Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Page : 653 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1995-10-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 1556704194

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Paintings in the Hermitage by Colin T. Eisler Pdf

The Hermitage houses the world's largest collection of French paintings. Presented here are more than 750 full-color reproductions detailing the treasures of one of the most renowned and historic collection of paintings, from the Dutch Baroque and Italian Renaissance to Spanish El Greco and French Impressionist.

Author : Louise Bourgeois,Михаил Борисович Пиотровский,Julie Sylvester,Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia)
Publisher : Hermitage Projects
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sculpture, American
ISBN : 0962260517

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Луиз Буржуа в Эрмитаже by Louise Bourgeois,Михаил Борисович Пиотровский,Julie Sylvester,Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia) Pdf

Essays by Sofia Kudriatseva and Julie Sylvester. Foreword by Dr. Mikhail Piotrovsky.

Author : Dr. Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovsky
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780847843787

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My Hermitage by Dr. Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovsky Pdf

In a memoir, the museum’s longtime director takes the reader on a private tour of this global treasure. Holding one of the largest collections of Western art in the world, the Hermitage is also a product of Russia and its dramatic history. Founded by Empress Catherine the Great in 1764, the stunning Winter Palace was built to house her growing collection of Old Masters and to serve as a home for the imperial family. Tsars came and went over the years, artworks were acquired and sold, buildings were burned down in terrible fires, and still the collections grew. After the violent upheavals of the Russian Revolution in 1917, the palaces and collections were opened to the public. Now, in an unprecedented collection of illuminating essays, Piotrovsky explores the cultural history of a collection as rich in adventure as art. From fascinating intrigues to revelatory scholarship on the collection’s incredible art and artifacts, My Hermitage is a profound and captivating story of art’s timelessness and how it brings people together.

Author : Nikolay Gol,Maria Haltunen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 5912084043

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The Hermitage Cats by Nikolay Gol,Maria Haltunen Pdf

This publication is aimed at animal-lovers in general and especially those who are fond of cats. The book gives a wide-ranging and detailed presentation of the "feline" exhibits in the Hermitage: Ancient Egyptian bronze, mediaeval European painting, Chinese and Japanese graphic art, Russian lubok prints of the 18th to 20th centuries, cats in the form of fans, toys and much more. The book also contains a unique account of the history of the real-life Hermitage cats that have been employed in the service of the museum for over 260 years.

Author : Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovskiĭ,Anton D. Pritula,National Museums of Scotland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015077662867

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Beyond the Palace Walls by Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovskiĭ,Anton D. Pritula,National Museums of Scotland Pdf

This stunning publication accompanies an arresting exhibition on through November 6 at the Royal Museum, Edinburgh. Beyond the Palace Walls offers an array of exquisite objects that original ly graced the royal interiors of Shahs, Sultans and Princes in Iran, Turkey and other parts of the Muslim world and have been housed within

Author : Charles Sterling,Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia)
Publisher : London : Thames and Hudson
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Painters
ISBN : UOM:39076006114867

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Great French Painting in the Hermitage by Charles Sterling,Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia) Pdf

Author : Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia),Marina Nikolaevna Lopato
Publisher : Paul Mellon Centre
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0300213204

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British Silver by Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia),Marina Nikolaevna Lopato Pdf

Despite its comparatively small size--just over 370 items, dating mainly from the 18th century--the collection of British silver in the Hermitage is renowned for its variety and quality. Over the course of the 18th and 19th centuries, the introduction of European dining habits and Russian Anglophilia contributed to the acquisition of large quantities of British silver. Most of the pieces were functional rather than decorative, such as dinner or toilet services specially commissioned by members of the imperial family and the aristocracy. Marking the 250th anniversary of the State Hermitage Museum, this catalogue offers a grand presentation of these glorious silver items, supported by new research and documents. In her introduction, Marina Lopato details the complexities of Russian and Hermitage history to set the scene for the objects. Sumptuous illustrations showcase the exceptional nature of the Hermitage's British silver, most evident in four monumental wine coolers that are among the best known pieces of British silver anywhere in the world. Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

Author : Scott Daniel Aiken,James Bruce Stanley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Donelson (Tenn.)
ISBN : 157736287X

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Donelson & Hermitage, Tennessee by Scott Daniel Aiken,James Bruce Stanley Pdf

The year 1963 had a lasting impact on the areas of eastern Davidson county known as Donelson and Hermitage. Prior to their incorporation into the metropolitan government of Nashville, these sleepy farming communities had seen little change since their settlement by early pioneers. But the tide of suburbanization that marked postWorld War II America would soon make its mark on the fertile river valley near Nashville. In Donelson and Hermitage, Tennessee: A Suburban History, authors James Bruce Stanley and Scott Aiken chronicle the history of their hometown during the rapid development and growth from 1963 until the present. Researched over a ten-year period, Stanley and Aiken offer insightful commentary on the changes that have taken place in infrastructure, commerce, politics, and education, among others. With comprehensive listings of each business, church, and civic organization that has called Donelson and Hermitage home over the years, every current or former resident is sure to find much of interest. The book also features historical photographs that illustrate each chapter.