Moscow.Zamoskvorechye
Portrait wooden city map in oiled beech, framed with two layers and a black backing plate.
About the product
Zamoskvorechye introduces a more closely woven part of Moscow south of the river. The crop includes the Tretyakov Gallery and Martha and Mary Convent, with the Peter the Great monument further west beside the water. Smaller streets connect these contrasting cultural settings. A frame of oiled beech surrounds the portrait map, whose cut front is set over a black backing plate. The two-layer design carries the German city and district names as its engraving. Its focus stays with this particular neighbourhood and the routes between its better-known places.
What does the map show?
- Crop includes the Tretyakov Gallery and Martha and Mary Convent
- Peter the Great monument beside the water to the west
- Framed oiled beech in portrait format
- German city and district names engraved
- Precisely cut and engraved
- Fine laser details with clear depth
- Carefully inspected and securely packed
- Handmade in Germany
Configuration
Shape: Rectangular · Design: Framed · Material: Beech · Sizes: 20 × 30 cm, 35 × 50 cm, 50 × 70 cm
The configuration shown in the cart and at the time of ordering is authoritative. The preview is not a dimensioned technical drawing.
Availability & production
- Availability
- Made to order
- Production time
- Ships in 3-5 business days
Production starts after successful payment and complete product configuration.
Materials & care
Depending on the variant, lacquered or oiled MDF or oiled real-wood veneer on MDF; optional stainless-steel mounting screws. Acrylic lacquer spray, hard-wax oil and white glue are used in production.
Wood is a natural material. Grain and color may vary slightly from the product images.
Clean with a dry, soft cloth and protect from prolonged moisture and direct heat.
Included & installation
The selected product in the ordered configuration, securely packed and prepared for installation.
- Maximum dimensions 50 × 70 cm and maximum product weight 2 kg.
- Wall-fixing screws and wall plugs are not included. Use fixings suitable for the wall type, substrate and product weight.
- Installation must be carried out by an adult. Keep optional mounting screws and other small parts away from children until installation.
Shipping & returns
Securely packed shipping. Return and cancellation information is available in the legal section.
Shipping costs and delivery options depend on the destination and format. The published cancellation right applies to non-personalised standard goods; it may be excluded for individually made products.
Manufacturer & product identifier
- Manufacturer
- Benjamin Nöst - Lightworks
Rorichmoorer Str. 76
26802 Moormerland, Deutschland
kontakt@lightworks.de - Product identifier
- LW-CAT-EB2D19BFEA30-S, LW-CAT-EB2D19BFEA30-M, LW-CAT-EB2D19BFEA30-L
Together with the order or production batch, the relevant SKU enables traceability. Safety questions and incidents can be reported to the email address shown above.
Product safety
- Decorative product for dry indoor use only; not a toy and not intended for children.
- Protect from moisture, high heat and open flames.
- Do not continue to hang the product after a fall, breakage or visible damage. Keep damaged parts away from children.
Zamoskvorechye: art, care and the waterside
South of the Moskva are cultural places whose character often becomes clearer at close range. The Tretyakov Gallery and Martha and Mary Convent belong to a neighbourhood of smaller streets and contained spaces. The large Peter the Great monument provides an emphatic contrast at the meeting of river and canal.
A collection develops around a home
The Tretyakov Gallery is closely associated with merchant Pavel Tretyakov. The beginning of his collection is conventionally dated to 1856. As it grew, rooms designed for artworks were added to the family house in Lavrushinsky Lane. In 1892, he gave his collection and his brother’s collection, together with the house, to the city of Moscow.
This origin distinguishes the gallery from a museum conceived from the outset as a freestanding monument. Domestic life, collecting and public access belong to different stages of the same place. Within the neighbourhood, that history suggests a more intimate approach to culture: an institution of major public significance can grow from a relatively private beginning.
A different form of public purpose
The Martha and Mary Convent was founded through the initiative of Grand Duchess Elizabeth, bringing religious life together with care for people in need. Alexey Shchusev designed important buildings within the complex. Their architectural language drew on older Russian forms while belonging to the design culture of the early twentieth century.
The convent’s position within the district is as revealing as its individual buildings. A protected interior changes the relationship with the surrounding street. Instead of a continuous commercial frontage, the route encounters a place with an internal order of its own. This quieter form of public purpose complements the better-known cultural role of the gallery. Both remain connected to everyday neighbourhood streets.
Monumental scale at the water
To the west, the Peter the Great monument stands where the Moskva meets the diversion canal. Zurab Tsereteli designed the tall sculpture to commemorate the history of the Russian navy. Its size and exposed position contrast strongly with the more enclosed streets inside the district.
The water setting becomes particularly important here. River and canal create an open relationship that differs from an ordinary road junction. Views extend further, and the monument can be perceived from a wider area.
Comparing these places reveals several dimensions of Zamoskvorechye. Collecting, religious care and monumental commemoration occupy nearby locations while making very different architectural statements. A walk can move between local streets, sheltered spaces and open water to experience those differences directly. This part of Moscow gains its identity through many smaller relationships rather than through a single representative avenue or one dominant public square.
Sources
- State Tretyakov Gallery: History — https://www.tretyakovgallery.ru/about/history/
- Wikipedia: Marfo-Mariinsky Convent — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marfo-Mariinsky_Convent
- Wikipedia: Peter the Great Statue — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_the_Great_Statue
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