Pyotr Karlovich Klodt: Sculptor of Imperial Russia Pyotr Karlovich Klodt (1805 – 1867) stands as a monumental figure in Russian art history, primarily recognized for his breathtaking horse sculptures and monuments that epitomized the grandeur of the Imperial era. Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia’s cultural capital, Klodt possessed an innate fascination with animals—particularly horses—which would profoundly shape his artistic vision a…