Alexander Ii 1818 1881 Collection
Alexander II (1818-1881), also known as "The Liberator, " was the Emperor of Russia who played a significant role in the country's history
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Alexander II (1818-1881), also known as "The Liberator, " was the Emperor of Russia who played a significant role in the country's history. One of his notable achievements was the abolition of serfdom in 1861, marking a turning point for Russian society. An anonymous etching titled "The Emancipation of the Serfs" depicts this pivotal moment. The artwork, housed at the I. Turgenev Memorial Museum in Moscow, captures the essence of Alexander II's legacy. Nikolai Andreevich Lavrov's oil painting from 1873 portrays Emperor Alexander II as a liberator. This masterpiece is displayed at the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg and showcases Lavrov's talent and dedication to capturing historical figures on canvas. Another portrait by an unknown artist showcases Alexander II with his full name: Alexandre Nikolaievitch Romanov. This photograph serves as a reminder of his reign and impact during that era. In Otto Grashof's oil painting from 1843 titled "The Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich on a Bear Hunt, " we catch a glimpse into young Alexander II's adventurous spirit before he ascended to power. This piece, part of a private collection, highlights his early life experiences. A watercolor artwork found at the State Hermitage in Saint Petersburg illustrates an important event: Prince Nicholas Alexandrovich Romanov swearing allegiance to become Alexander II's successor. Painted by an anonymous master in 1875, it reflects both tradition and continuity within Russian royalty. Pyotr Fyodorovich Sokolov captured an intimate moment between young Prince Heir Alexandre Nicolaievitch (later known as Tsar Alexandre II) and Grand Duchess Maria Nicolaevna in their childhood years. Sokolov’s work evokes nostalgia while providing insight into their future roles within imperial Russia.