A low-angle, upward-looking view captures two dark grey granite Atlantes statues, part of the Portico of the New Hermitage building, located on Millionnaya Street in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The statues are depicted as muscular male figures, nude save for draped loincloths, with their arms raised to support a massive entablature above them, which is partially visible in the upper frame. Their polished surfaces reflect bright sunlight, emphasizing anatomical details such as strong musculature and defined feet resting on dark granite plinths. To the left of the statues, a light yellow building with intricate architectural details is partially visible under a bright blue sky. To the right, a multi-story building with a textured, light orange facade, featuring decorative rectangular patterns and a central crest, is illuminated by direct sunlight. A black, ornate streetlamp with multiple light fixtures stands between the right Atlante and this building. In the distance, beyond the buildings, additional multi-story urban structures are visible, along with overhead power lines traversing the sky. The sky itself is clear blue with a few scattered white clouds. The scene is devoid of people or overt activity, presenting a static architectural tableau bathed in sunlight.

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A low-angle, upward-looking view captures two dark grey granite Atlantes statues, part of the Portico of the New Hermitage building, located on Millionnaya Street in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The stat…read more

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