Werki, H. Poddębski – a Classicist palace, exterior view in a photograph from the 1930s....

[WERKI—Classical-style palace exterior—panoramic photograph]. [1930s]. Photograph, 12.1 x 17.1 cm, taken atHenryk Poddębski’s studio.
An exterior view of the former left outbuilding, converted into a palace in 1842. In the lower right corner, the imprint: “H. Poddębski.” On the reverse, a stamp and identifying inscriptions in pencil. Very good condition.
The palace in Werki is an outstanding Neoclassical palace complex located in the northern district of Vilnius, on a picturesque hill overlooking the Vilnia River. Due to its splendor and elegance, it is sometimes called the “Versailles of Vilnius.” The estate is one of the oldest manors in Lithuania. The current palace was built primarily through reconstruction in the 1830s, and in the mid-19th century, Prince Ludwik Wittgenstein expanded the residence. The main building is topped with a copper dome. The structure is famous for its symmetrical layout, arcaded porches, and rich ornamentation. The residence is surrounded by a vast, historic park, which is now part of the Werkowski Regional Park. The complex has been beautifully restored. It currently houses the headquarters of the Institute of Botany. (AI).
H. Poddębski (1890–1945)—an outstanding Warsaw photographer. From 1911, he was associated with the Polish Society for Local History, where he headed the photography studio for many years. In 1934, his archive contained over 6,000 glass negatives. In the 1930s, he photographed with a “Leica” 35mm camera. Starting in 1925, he ran a well-known photography studio at 25 Marszałkowska Street in Warsaw. His works were highly regarded at exhibitions both in Poland and abroad—he received numerous awards and honors.