«Old and new Noginsk. Vadbolsky Mansion.» From the series «Wooden architecture of Noginsk.»

Description of the artwork

From the series «Wooden architecture of Noginsk.» «Old and new Noginsk. Vadbolsky Mansion.» Akimova Margarita. Tinted paper, gel pen, black pencil, chalk. Size: 29.5 x 42 cm.
Built at the end of the nineteenth century, the mansion pleases with its beautiful outlines and is sure to appeal to lovers of artistic architecture. The Vadbolskys were one of the most famous princes in the capital. The ancient family descended from one of the royal tribes of the Ruriks, which became quite impoverished in the eighteenth century.
After that, many representatives of this family worked at the royal court. The house in Noginsk belonged to the last representative of this family. After the revolution, the building was used for various purposes, then it was completely restored.