Alexander Ostrovsky Collection

Konstantin Stanislavski as General Krutítsky in the comedy “Even the smartest person can do
Konstantin Stanislavski as General Krutitsky in the comedy "Even the smartest person can do something stupid" by Alexander Ostrowski, 1910. Private Collection

Aleksandr Nikolaevich Ostrovsky, half-length portrait, facing front, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Aleksandr Nikolaevich Ostrovsky, half-length portrait, facing front, between 1880 and 1886

Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian playwright (litho)
981237 Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian playwright (litho) by Perov, Vasili Grigorevich (1833-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Ostrovsky (1823-1886)

The Jesters, 1865, (1965). Creator: Illarion Pryanishnikov
The Jesters, 1865, (1965). A retired official is mocked by drunks. Scene inspired by A.N.Ostrovskys play " Jokers", which premiered in 1864 in St Petersburg and Moscow

Portrait of the Dramatist Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823-1886), 1860s. Found in the Collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian playwright, 1884. Artist: Alexander Lensky
Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian playwright, 1884. Ostrovskys (1823-1866) best know plays are Enough Stupidity in Every Wise Man and The Storm. Several of his plays have been turned into operas

Sovremennik: Ivan Goncharov, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Dmitri Grigorovich, Alexander Druzhinin and Artist: Levitsky
Sovremennik: Ivan Goncharov, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Dmitri Grigorovich, Alexander Druzhinin and Alexander Ostrovsky. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House)

Portrait of the Dramatist Alexander N. Ostrovsky (1823-1886)

Stage design for the play The Storm, by Alexander Ostrovsky, 1916. Artist: Aleksandr Golovin
Stage design for the play The Storm, by Alexander Ostrovsky, 1916.Found in the collection of the State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Costume design for the play The Storm by Alexander Ostrovsky, 1916. Artist: Aleksandr Golovin
Costume design for the play The Storm by Alexander Ostrovsky, 1916. Found in the collection of the State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Mariya Babanova, Russian actress, 1923. Babanova (1900-1983) in Alexander Ostrovskys play A Profitable Position. Found in the collection of the The State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Igor Ilyinsky, Russian actor, 1924. Ilyinsky (1901-1987) in a production of Alexander Ostrovskys play The Forest, at the Meyerhold Theatre, Moscow

Russian playwrights, 1870s. Alexander Ostrovsky (centre) (1823-1886) with members of the Russian Playwrights Association. Found in the collection of the The State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum

Scene from Alexander Ostrovskys play False Dmitriy, Maly Theatre, Moscow, Russia, 1870s. Found in the collection of the The State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Scene from Alexander Ostrovskys play Its a Family Affair, Maly Theatre, Moscow, Russia, 1892. Found in the collection of the The State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian dramatist, late 1850s
Alexander Ostrovsky (1823-1866), Russian dramatist, late 1850s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Stage design for the Ostrovskys play The easy money, 1917 (gouache
BAL231451 Stage design for the Ostrovskys play The easy money, 1917 (gouache & tempera on cardboard) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 79x91 cm; State Museum of Fine Arts, Nizhny Tagil

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Alexander Ostrovsky was a renowned Russian playwright who lived from 1823 to 1886. His contributions to the world of theater are still celebrated today. Born in Moscow, Ostrovsky's talent for writing and storytelling emerged at an early age. He became known for his realistic portrayals of Russian society, often highlighting social issues and criticizing the aristocracy. Throughout his career, Ostrovsky penned numerous plays that have stood the test of time. One such play is "The Jesters, " created in 1865 by Illarion Pryanishnikov. This piece showcases Ostrovsky's ability to capture the complexities of human nature through witty dialogue and engaging plotlines. Ostrovsky was not only talented as a writer but also had a keen eye for stage design. In 1916, Aleksandr Golovin brought his play "The Storm" to life with stunning set designs and costumes. These visual elements added depth and authenticity to Ostrovsky's narratives. His works were performed by esteemed actors like Mariya Babanova and Igor Ilyinsky, who brought their own unique interpretations to his characters on stage during the early twentieth century. Ostrovsky was part of Sovremennik, a group that included other influential writers such as Ivan Goncharov, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Dmitri Grigorovich, Alexander Druzhinin - all captured in a portrait by Sergei Lvovich Levitsky in the late nineteenth century. One notable scene from one of his plays called "False Dmitriy" depicts an intense moment at Maly Theatre in Moscow during the 1870s. This snapshot exemplifies how Ostrovsky's work resonated with audiences across Russia during this era. Today, Alexander Ostrovsky remains an icon within Russian literature and theater history. His legacy lives on through performances of his plays worldwide and continues to inspire future generations of playwrights and artists.