Digital Object Record

GloPAD ID 2986
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Digital Object Title Panorama of Alexandrinsky Theatre
Component Theater
Component Proper Name Alexandrinsky Theatre, 360 degree view of interior
Component Associated Location Saint Petersburg (Russia)
Component Associated People Gertrude Stein Repertory Theatre , Reaves, John , Rossi, Carlo
Date Object Created 1832 - 1832
Object Dimensions 23 x 20 x 20 m (stage)
Object Colors / Patterns Decor of interior in red, yellow, white, and golden colors; red velvet curtain
Object Material Interior decor: painted and carved wood, silk, velvet, chrystal chandeliers
Component Notes Russian Emperor's Drama Company, founded in 1756, moved to this theater building when it was built (1832), and became State Drama Company in 1917. The theater has 1365 seats. Russian Empire style of architecture; Theatre building of circle type (Italian type).