C. Schultz

C. Schultz was a graphic artist active in 1815, known for producing detailed prints documenting significant architectural landmarks of the Russian Imperial era. The artist’s documented output focuses specifically on grand palaces and public works centered around St. Petersburg and its environs, providing valuable visual records of early 19th-century European classicism.

The verifiable body of work includes nine known prints represented in museum collections, which illustrate the scale and grandeur of the Romanov structures. Notable documented subjects include the Annunciation Bridge in St. Petersburg, as well as detailed renderings of imperial residences. These specific prints encompass the Palace of the Grand Duchess Marie Nicolaievna and The Church at the Tsarskoé-Sélo Palace.

C. Schultz also captured the extensive palace complex at Petrodvorets, demonstrated in works such as the Church of the Grand Palace, Petrodvorets and the utilitarian but imposing Imperial Stables, Petrodvorets. The historical importance of these C. Schultz prints is evidenced by their preservation in major institutions; the Art Institute of Chicago currently holds a selection of these works. Today, much of this period art is categorized as public domain material, ensuring that high-quality prints remain accessible for historical and architectural study.