Alexander Ii Collection

Eilean Donan castle at high tide. The castle is located on a small island in Loch Duich, in the western Highlands, Scotland, UK

Portrait of Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich of Russia (1818-1881). Creator: Stieler
Portrait of Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich of Russia (1818-1881). Private Collection

Junker of the Life-Guards Caucasian-Mountain squadron, 1829. Artist: Belousov, Lev Alexandrovich (1806-1864)
Junker of the Life-Guards Caucasian-Mountain squadron, 1829. Private Collection

Portrait of Alexander II. 19th century (engraving)
672798 Portrait of Alexander II. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855
863479 Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855; (add.info.: Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855. Known as The Liberator, he emancipated the serfs in 1861

Azalea hybrid, Alexander II, Rhodondendron indicum. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4627178 Azalea hybrid, Alexander II, Rhodondendron indicum. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

The Russian Gold Medal of Merit, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Russian Gold Medal of Merit, 1860. His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Russia has conferred upon Mr. Charles Frodsham of the Strand, London

The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of Tsar Alexander II, ancestor of Nicholas II... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of Tsar Alexander II, ancestor of Nicholas II, after the sacking of the Winter Palace, on the night of November 7-8, 1917: until then

"The Emperor Alexander II. And his Sister Marie-Nicolaewna, in their Childhood" - from a print publi Creators
"The Emperor Alexander II. And his Sister Marie-Nicolaewna, in their Childhood" - from a print published at St. Petersburg, 1856

The Princess of Orange Receiving Alexander II (1818-1881), Grand Duke and Heir to the Throne of Russ Creator
The Princess of Orange Receiving Alexander II (1818-1881), Grand Duke and Heir to the Throne of Russia, in the Czar Peter's House in Zaandam, 17 April 1839, 1839-1840

Oursikoff!..trouvez-vous cela ressemblant?, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oursikoff!..trouvez-vous cela ressemblant?, 19th century. Satire on the Crimean War. [Russian emperor]: Oursikoff! do you think this is a good likeness

Night fete at Tuileries, June 10, 1867, on the occasion of the visit of foreign sovereigns to the Universal Exhibition, current 1st arrondissement, between 1862 and 1872

The Emperor of Russia's Steam-Yacht "Peterhoff", 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor of Russia's Steam-Yacht "Peterhoff", 1850. We regret to announce that the splendid steam-yacht...which was built in this country a few months since

Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, n.d. Creators: Unknown, Gustav Kuhn
Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, n.d

The Emperor's Vase, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's Vase, 1850. Horseracing trophy...presented by his Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Russia...The artist is Mr. Cotterill...The manufacturers of this vase are the Messrs

Grand Duke Vladimir Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1860 and 1870 Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Vladimir Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1860 and 1870

Grand Duke Vladimir Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing... between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Vladimir Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1880

Deputies of the Caucasian tribes (who were at the coronation of the Sovereign Emperor..), 1862
Deputies of the Caucasian tribes (who were at the coronation of the Sovereign Emperor in Moscow in 1856), 1862. Sheet 24 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la

Marie Alexandrovna, wife of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, head-and-... between 1870 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Marie Alexandrovna, wife of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1886

Petr Andreevich Shuvalov, half-length portrait, facing right, in uniform, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Petr Andreevich Shuvalov, half-length portrait, facing right, in uniform, between 1880 and 1886

Grand Duke Serge Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Serge Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1880

Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1886

Grand Duke Aleksei Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Aleksei Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1880

The Avenger: An Allegorical War Map for 1877, 1876-1877. Creator: Anonymous
The Avenger: An Allegorical War Map for 1877, 1876-1877. Private Collection

General view of the Russian Imperial army camp at Gorny-Studen, general headquarters of Alexander II
19th Century, Alexander Ii, Archival, Archive, Bulgaria, Camp, Engraving, General Headquarters, Gorny-Studen, Historical, History, Illustration, Old, Period, Picture, Print, Russian Imperial Army

Emperor Alexander II in the gala uniform of the Life Guard Cavalry Regiment, 1856. From a private collection

The Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1861. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Unforgettable day of the Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1865. Artist: Russian Master
Unforgettable day of the Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1865. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Dining room of the Winter Palace after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880, 1880. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich of Russia, c1860-c1862. Portrait of the future Tsar Alexander III (1845-1894), who reigned as Emperor of Russia from 14 March 1881 until his death

Portrait of Crown Prince Alexander Nikolayevich (1818-81), 1830 (oil on canvas) Radichtchev Museum, Saratov, Russia (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Helmets from the great seals of kings and barons, illustration from Military Antiquities respecting a History of
5324038 Helmets from the great seals of kings and barons, illustration from Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army by Francis Grose, 1812 (engraving) by English School

Alexander II of Russia reviewing his army at Sebastopol during The Crimean War, 1855
3062062 Alexander II of Russia reviewing his army at Sebastopol during The Crimean War, 1855. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seal of Alexander II, 1198 - 1249. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of
1219716 Seal of Alexander II, 1198 - 1249. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797

Montage marking the occasion of the Emperor Alexander IIs Silver Wedding Jubilee
3511954 Montage marking the occasion of the Emperor Alexander IIs Silver Wedding Jubilee, 1866 (w/c & white heightening over photos on paper laid on canvas) by Zichy

Scenes in the Russian Empire of To-Day (b / w photo)
1601270 Scenes in the Russian Empire of To-Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in the Russian Empire of To-Day)

Assassination of Alexander II (litho)
728526 Assassination of Alexander II (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination of Alexander II: sketch showing exactly how the emperor was attacked)

Emperor of Russia, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Emperor of Russia, ca. 1860-1865

Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1818-1881) (engraving)
811071 Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1818-1881) (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1818-1881)

Coat of Arms of Alexander II, Russia, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Coat of Arms of Alexander II, Russia, mid-late 19th century

Portrait of Princess Ekaterina Mikhailovna Dolgorukova (1847-1922), 1880. Private Collection

Emperor of Russia, 1860-69. Creator: Unknown
Emperor of Russia, 1860-69. [Portrait of Tsar Alexander II of Russia]. Albumen print

Alexander II of Russia and Princess Ekaterina Mikhailovna Yurievskaya with children, c
Alexander II of Russia and Princess Ekaterina Mikhailovna Yurievskaya with children Georgy and Olga, c. 1880. Private Collection

Portrait of Emperor Alexander II of Russia, 1863-65 (albumen print)
FIA5411086 Portrait of Emperor Alexander II of Russia, 1863-65 (albumen print) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk; (add.info.: Alexandre II)

Own Dacha of Emperor Alexander II in Peterhof
FIA4713571 Own Dacha of Emperor Alexander II in Peterhof by Sadovnikov, Vasili Semenovich (1800-79); State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg

Tsar Alexander II of Russia, cover of La Vie pour le Czar, a quadrille by Charles Coote (colour litho)
5238586 Tsar Alexander II of Russia, cover of La Vie pour le Czar, a quadrille by Charles Coote (colour litho) by English School

The Bombardment of Malaxa on 23 March, the International Fleet shelling the Insurgents in the Blockhouse (litho)
1036870 The Bombardment of Malaxa on 23 March, the International Fleet shelling the Insurgents in the Blockhouse (litho) by Wyllie

The Tsar unveiling the Monument to Alexander II in Moscow (b / w photo)
1063759 The Tsar unveiling the Monument to Alexander II in Moscow (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Alexander II: A Visionary Leader and Catalyst for Change" Explore the captivating life of Alexander II, a prominent figure in Russian history whose reign witnessed significant transformations. From his birth as Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich to his enduring legacy, this caption delves into key moments that shaped his rule. Immerse yourself in the splendor of Eilean Donan Castle, a symbol of Scottish heritage where young Alexander Nikolayevich's portrait by Stieler captures his regal presence. Adorned with the uniform of a Junker from the Life-Guards Caucasian-Mountain squadron, painted by Belousov, we glimpse at his early military pursuits. As we journey through time, envision Scotland's Wester Ross region welcoming visitors with a vibrant rainbow at Eilean Donan Castle - an enchanting sight reminiscent of hope and resilience that would come to define Alexander II's reign. Witness "The Avenger, " an allegorical war map depicting 1877 events anonymously. It serves as a reminder of Russia's tumultuous past and sets the stage for Crown Prince Alexander Nikolayevich's portrait - showcasing him as heir apparent during these challenging times. Marvel at historic helmets showcased in Francis Grose's Military Antiquities illustration - symbols representing power and authority wielded by kings and barons throughout English history. These artifacts reflect both tradition and change which characterized Emperor Alexander II’s transformative era. Travel back to The Crimean War when Emperor Alexander II reviewed his army at Sebastopol - an indelible moment highlighting his commitment to modernize Russia’s military forces. Witness him donning the resplendent gala uniform of the Life Guard Cavalry Regiment in 1856 – epitomizing grandeur befitting imperial stature. One cannot overlook one of Alexander II’s most pivotal achievements: The Emancipation of Serfs in 1861. This groundbreaking reform liberated millions from serfdom, marking a significant step towards social progress and equality.