Benois Collection

Carlo Rossi, Alexander Rezanov and Lakhtin hiding from Konstantin Thon, 1840s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Design of the lateral wall of the Hall of the Order of St. George in the Grand Kremlin Palace, 1838. Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

Summer evening, 1893. Artist: Benois, Albert Nikolayevich (1852-1936)
Summer evening, 1893. From a private collection

A Picnic near Moscow, 1840s. Artist: Benois, Nikolai Leontyevich (1813-1898)
A Picnic near Moscow, 1840s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A scene from Diaghileffs Petroushka from a performance in London, 1926 with choreography by Fokine, decor by Benois and music by Stravinsky Date: 1926

Early successes of the Russian ballet presetned
Early successes of the Russian ballet presented in Europe by Diaghileff: Les Sylphides (top - 1909 in Paris) and Le Pavilion d Armide (bottom - 1909 Paris). Decor by Alexander Benois Date: 1931

Seoul, 1919. Found in the collection of Regional Art Gallery, Vologda

Before departure, 1920. Private Collection

Portrait of Mikhail Albertovich Kuznetsov-Benois, 1926. Private Collection

Project of the wooden summer theatre in Pavlovsk, Main facade, 1876
Project of the wooden summer theatre in Pavlovsk. Main facade. 1876. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

View of the Riga Stock Exchange. Artist: Benois, Albert Nikolayevich (1852-1936)
View of the Riga Stock Exchange. Private Collection

Illustration From the City of St Petersburg to the City of Paris. Artist: Benois, Albert Nikolayevich (1852-1936)
Illustration From the City of St Petersburg to the City of Paris. From a private collection

Auguste de Montferrand with Wife in the Living Room, 1840s. Artist: Benois, Nikolai Leontyevich (1813-1898)
Auguste de Montferrand with Wife in the Living Room, 1840s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Baron Lev von Bode and Nikolay Chichagov by the Construction of the Grand Kremlin Palace, 1840s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Project to the architectural contest for the Saint George Cathedral in Gus-Khrustalny, 1894. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

An Evening by Konstantin Thon, 1840s. Artist: Benois, Nikolai Leontyevich (1813-1898)
An Evening by Konstantin Thon, 1840s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Evening in the park. Artist: Benois, Albert Nikolayevich (1852-1936)
Evening in the park. From a private collection

View of Dresden, 1898. Artist: Benois, Albert Nikolayevich (1852-1936)
View of Dresden, 1898. From a private collection

Landscape. Artist: Benois, Albert Nikolayevich (1852-1936)
Landscape. From a private collection

Mountain Landscape with Ruin. Artist: Benois, Albert Nikolayevich (1852-1936)
Mountain Landscape with Ruin. From a private collection

Landscape with Two Figures. Artist: Benois, Albert Nikolayevich (1852-1936)
Landscape with Two Figures. From a private collection

Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi, 1795. Joseph Benois Suvee (1843-1807) French painter. Cornelia, Ancient Roman matron who, widowed, devoted herself to educating her jewels, her children Gaius

RUSSIA. Moscow. Design by Alexander Benois for

WEYDEN, Rogier van der (1400-1464); LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Madonna Benois. 1478. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Hermitage Museum

BENOIS, Alexander Nikolaievich (1870-1960); PUSHKIN, Aleksandr Sergeyevich (1799-1837). Russian artist.; Russian writer. Sketch

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"Benois: A Captivating Journey through Art and History" Step into the world of Benois, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and historical significance. Nikolai Leontyevich Benois, an esteemed artist of the 19th century, takes us on a captivating journey through his masterpieces. In "Carlo Rossi, Alexander Rezanov and Lakhtin hiding from Konstantin Thon, " we witness a clandestine encounter between prominent figures. Benois skillfully captures the tension and secrecy in this intriguing scene from the 1840s. Moving to the Grand Kremlin Palace, we are mesmerized by Benois' design of the lateral wall of the Hall of the Order of St. George. His attention to detail transports us back to 1838 when this majestic masterpiece was brought to life. Transporting us further in time, Albert Nikolayevich Benois paints a serene "Summer evening" in 1893. The warm hues and delicate brushstrokes evoke tranquility as nature embraces dusk's embrace. Benois' talent extends beyond landscapes; he also captures human interactions with finesse. In "A Picnic near Moscow, " he invites us to join a group enjoying leisurely moments amidst nature during the 1840s. The influence of art expands beyond paintings alone; it encompasses performances like Diaghileff's Petroushka ballet. Through his work depicting scenes from this iconic performance, Benois immortalizes early successes in Russian ballet history. As our journey continues, we find ourselves transported to Seoul in 1919—a testament to how far-reaching Benois' impact truly is. His artwork becomes a bridge connecting cultures across borders and time periods. We then delve into personal moments captured by Albert Nikolayevich Benois himself—moments before departure in 1920 and an intimate portrait of Mikhail Albertovich Kuznetsov-Benois in 1926.