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Bulgaria Bulgaria Collection

"Bulgaria: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the rich tapestry of Bulgaria's history, where stories unfold on every canvas

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The Russian Agents in Bulgaria, Peasants treated with Drink at the Russian Consulate, Sofia

The Russian Agents in Bulgaria, Peasants treated with Drink at the Russian Consulate, Sofia
1624740 The Russian Agents in Bulgaria, Peasants treated with Drink at the Russian Consulate, Sofia, during the Elections (engraving) by Schonberg

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The Russian Agents in Bulgaria, Partisans of Russia hooted through the Streets of Sofia as

The Russian Agents in Bulgaria, Partisans of Russia hooted through the Streets of Sofia as Traitors (engraving)
1624742 The Russian Agents in Bulgaria, Partisans of Russia hooted through the Streets of Sofia as Traitors (engraving) by Schonberg

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The War in the East (engraving)

The War in the East (engraving)
1602394 The War in the East (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1876)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Demon and monstrous creatures, detail by an anonymous artist

Demon and monstrous creatures, detail by an anonymous artist, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin
AIS5363807 Demon and monstrous creatures, detail by an anonymous artist, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, Monastery of St

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Sir John Tenniel cartoon: The Old Crusaders! (engraving)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: The Old Crusaders! (engraving)
8657353 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: The Old Crusaders! (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Crusaders)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Baptism of Boris I, 864 (litho)

Baptism of Boris I, 864 (litho)
8661425 Baptism of Boris I, 864 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of Boris I, 864)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Turkish prisoners taken from Plevna, 1877 (litho)

Turkish prisoners taken from Plevna, 1877 (litho)
8664003 Turkish prisoners taken from Plevna, 1877 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish prisoners taken at the Siege of Plevna (Pleven), Bulgaria

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Tsar Michael Shishman of Bulgaria killed at the Battle of Velbuzhd, 1330 (litho)

Tsar Michael Shishman of Bulgaria killed at the Battle of Velbuzhd, 1330 (litho)
8661311 Tsar Michael Shishman of Bulgaria killed at the Battle of Velbuzhd, 1330 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Portrait of Prince Boris (future Tsar Boris III of Bulgaria, 1894 - 1943)

Portrait of Prince Boris (future Tsar Boris III of Bulgaria, 1894 - 1943). Photography late 19th century
JEB4834998 Portrait of Prince Boris (future Tsar Boris III of Bulgaria, 1894 - 1943). Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Prince Boris (future Tsar Boris III of Bulgaria)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Bulgarians vs. Serbs - Cover of 'The Eye of the Police', 1913 (engraving)

Bulgarians vs. Serbs - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950566 Bulgarians vs. Serbs - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Map of the peninsula of the Balkans, (Bosnia, Serbia, Moldova, Hungary, Montenegro, Bulgaria)

Map of the peninsula of the Balkans, (Bosnia, Serbia, Moldova, Hungary, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania)
NWI4871491 Map of the peninsula of the Balkans, (Bosnia, Serbia, Moldova, Hungary, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Turkey), circa 1870

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_12_30: War of 14 -18, Russia, Germany Prussia, Austria

La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_12_30: War of 14 -18, Russia, Germany Prussia, Austria
ICA4933769 La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_12_30: War of 14 -18, Russia, Germany Prussia, Austria, Belligerants and Symbols, Bulgaria - William II

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: La Baionnette, Satirique en Colours, 1915_12_30: War of 14 -18, Belligerants and symbols

La Baionnette, Satirique en Colours, 1915_12_30: War of 14 -18, Belligerants and symbols
ICA4933748 La Baionnette, Satirique en Colours, 1915_12_30: War of 14 -18, Belligerants and symbols, Bulgaria - Ferdinand de Bulgaria (1861-1948) - Illustration by Maurice Neumont (1868-1930)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Russians routing Bulgarians in cavalry skirmish. 10th century

Russians routing Bulgarians in cavalry skirmish. 10th century (chromolithograph from an Sclavonian manuscript in)
532826 Russians routing Bulgarians in cavalry skirmish. 10th century (chromolithograph from an Sclavonian manuscript in the Vatican Library); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811 (litho)

Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811 (litho)
8661422 Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Portrait of Constantine I Asen Tech, Tsar of Bulgaria from 1257 to his death in 1277

Portrait of Constantine I Asen Tech, Tsar of Bulgaria from 1257 to his death in 1277, Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria
AIS5361015 Portrait of Constantine I Asen Tech, Tsar of Bulgaria from 1257 to his death in 1277, Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria, 13th century (fresco); Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria; © Iberfoto

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Tsar Peter I at the monastery of Troitsa receives the delegation of Streltsi

Tsar Peter I at the monastery of Troitsa receives the delegation of Streltsi. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4946144 Tsar Peter I at the monastery of Troitsa receives the delegation of Streltsi. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Alexander II of Russia, Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia

Alexander II of Russia, Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia and Carol or Charles I of Romania make their entrance
6867191 Alexander II of Russia, Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia and Carol or Charles I of Romania make their entrance into Plevna, Bulgaria in 1877 during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Flags of forty countries, circa 1890. Colour lithography, 19th century

Flags of forty countries, circa 1890. Colour lithography, 19th century
NWI4851551 Flags of forty countries, circa 1890. Colour lithography, 19th century.; (add.info.: Flags of forty countries, circa 1890)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Bombardment of Ruse, Bulgaria, 1877 (litho)

Bombardment of Ruse, Bulgaria, 1877 (litho)
8664032 Bombardment of Ruse, Bulgaria, 1877 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian bombardment of Ruse (Ruscuk), Bulgaria, Russo-Turkish War, 1877

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria, 1877-1878 (litho)

Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria, 1877-1878 (litho)
8664027 Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria, 1877-1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Khan Krum of Bulgaria (litho)

Khan Krum of Bulgaria (litho)
8661298 Khan Krum of Bulgaria (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khan Krum of Bulgaria)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Art byzantin : bataille opposant les hongrois et bulgares aux byzantins sous le regne de

Art byzantin : bataille opposant les hongrois et bulgares aux byzantins sous le regne de l'empereur Leon VI dit le
AIS5374112 Art byzantin : bataille opposant les hongrois et bulgares aux byzantins sous le regne de l'empereur Leon VI dit le sage

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Bulgarian Serbo War (1885-1886): Bulgarian military camp settles in the Dragoman Pass (Bulgaria)

Bulgarian Serbo War (1885-1886): Bulgarian military camp settles in the Dragoman Pass (Bulgaria)
NWI4872286 Bulgarian Serbo War (1885-1886): Bulgarian military camp settles in the Dragoman Pass (Bulgaria) during the conflict with Serbia, 1885 - Colorisee engraving

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The Peoples of the Balkan States, 1915 (litho)

The Peoples of the Balkan States, 1915 (litho)
8641511 The Peoples of the Balkan States, 1915 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peoples of the Balkan States, 1915)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Map of the Ottoman Empire (colour litho)

Map of the Ottoman Empire (colour litho)
8664038 Map of the Ottoman Empire (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Ottoman Empire)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913 (litho)

Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913 (litho)
8661424 Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913 (litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: General Jekon, Chief of Staff of the Bulgarian Army, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)

General Jekon, Chief of Staff of the Bulgarian Army, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
XOT366509 General Jekon, Chief of Staff of the Bulgarian Army, c.1916 (oil on canvas) by Nedomansky Studio, Vienna (fl.1914-18); Museo della Guerra di Rovereto, Trento, Italy

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The Ruins of the Ancient Roman Palace of Varna, Bulgaria

The Ruins of the Ancient Roman Palace of Varna, Bulgaria
7279822 The Ruins of the Ancient Roman Palace of Varna, Bulgaria by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ruins of the Ancient Roman Palace of Varna, Bulgaria)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Hermine David, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Hermine David, 1907 (oil on canvas)
5859729 Hermine David, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 66x55.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Jules Pascin)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Red Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1918_9_21: War of 14 -18, Belligerants and symbols, Victory

Red Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1918_9_21: War of 14 -18, Belligerants and symbols, Victory
ICA4848461 Red Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1918_9_21: War of 14 -18, Belligerants and symbols, Victory, Bulgaria - Ferdinand of Bulgaria (1861-1948) - Illustration by Jeanniot (1848-1934)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1918_10_5: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia

Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1918_10_5: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Belligerants and Symbols, Victory
ICA4848638 Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1918_10_5: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Belligerants and Symbols, Victory, Peace - William II

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The storming the bastions of Varna by the Russian army

Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The storming the bastions of Varna by the Russian army on September 1828 par
FIA5400868 Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The storming the bastions of Varna by the Russian army on September 1828 par Anonymous, 1828-1829 - Colour lithograph, 16x21

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: With the General Gourko and the Russians in the Balkans (engraving)

With the General Gourko and the Russians in the Balkans (engraving)
1049921 With the General Gourko and the Russians in the Balkans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the General Gourko and the Russians in the Balkans)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: A Rush across Europe to Sofia with a Queens Messenger (engraving)

A Rush across Europe to Sofia with a Queens Messenger (engraving)
1062156 A Rush across Europe to Sofia with a Queens Messenger (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Family connections between European monarchs (litho)

Family connections between European monarchs (litho)
3094403 Family connections between European monarchs (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family connections between European monarchs)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Prince Ferdinand of Coburg in Bulgaria, Anti-Russian Demonstration in Front of the Palace at Sofia

Prince Ferdinand of Coburg in Bulgaria, Anti-Russian Demonstration in Front of the Palace at Sofia (engraving)
1591412 Prince Ferdinand of Coburg in Bulgaria, Anti-Russian Demonstration in Front of the Palace at Sofia (engraving) by Schonberg

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The Bulgarian Crisis, Entry of Prince Ferdinand into Sofia (engraving)

The Bulgarian Crisis, Entry of Prince Ferdinand into Sofia (engraving)
1591367 The Bulgarian Crisis, Entry of Prince Ferdinand into Sofia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bulgarian Crisis)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The Late M Stamboloff, the Bulgarian Statesman (engraving)

The Late M Stamboloff, the Bulgarian Statesman (engraving)
1100069 The Late M Stamboloff, the Bulgarian Statesman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late M Stamboloff, the Bulgarian Statesman)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria attending Service at the Greek Church, Sofia

Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria attending Service at the Greek Church, Sofia, kissing the Crucifix (engraving)
1047036 Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria attending Service at the Greek Church, Sofia, kissing the Crucifix (engraving) by English School

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Major Constantine Panitza (engraving)

Major Constantine Panitza (engraving)
1047317 Major Constantine Panitza (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Constantine Panitza)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The Bulgarian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Bulgarian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807765 The Bulgarian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The Revolution in Roumelia (engraving)

The Revolution in Roumelia (engraving)
1614285 The Revolution in Roumelia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Roumelia)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The War in the East (engraving)

The War in the East (engraving)
1614404 The War in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 December 1885)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Prince Ferdinand opening the Sobranje, or Bulgarian National Assembly, at Sofia (engraving)

Prince Ferdinand opening the Sobranje, or Bulgarian National Assembly, at Sofia (engraving)
1591526 Prince Ferdinand opening the Sobranje, or Bulgarian National Assembly, at Sofia (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The Conversion of Prince Boris, the Ceremony in the Cathedral at Sofia (engraving)

The Conversion of Prince Boris, the Ceremony in the Cathedral at Sofia (engraving)
1042310 The Conversion of Prince Boris, the Ceremony in the Cathedral at Sofia (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conversion of Prince Boris)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: Prince Alexander of Bulgaria (litho)

Prince Alexander of Bulgaria (litho)
1063224 Prince Alexander of Bulgaria (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alexander of Bulgaria)

Background imageBulgaria Bulgaria Collection: The Bulgarian Crisis, seizing Arms at the Junker Military School, Sofia (engraving)

The Bulgarian Crisis, seizing Arms at the Junker Military School, Sofia (engraving)
1624903 The Bulgarian Crisis, seizing Arms at the Junker Military School, Sofia (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bulgarian Crisis)




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"Bulgaria: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the rich tapestry of Bulgaria's history, where stories unfold on every canvas. General Jekon, Chief of Staff of the Bulgarian Army in 1916, immortalized in oil on canvas, symbolizes the strength and determination that has defined this nation. The ruins of the Ancient Roman Palace of Varna stand as a testament to Bulgaria's ancient past. Amidst these remnants, Hermine David captured the essence of Bulgaria in 1907 with her vibrant strokes. Events unfolded dramatically within Bulgaria's borders. The assassination of Mr Beltchef in Sofia in 1895 shook Prime Minister Stambolov to his core. These historical figures shaped Bulgaria's destiny during turbulent times. During the First Balkan War, Bulgarian forces captured Bachibuzuk mercenaries who had ravaged villages like Ketcheukeli. Justice prevailed as they faced their fate at the hands of those they had terrorized. War brought both victory and peace for Ferdinand I, King of Bulgaria during World War I. Jeanniot's illustrations depict Ferdinand alongside other belligerents and symbols representing triumph amidst chaos. In earlier conflicts such as the Russo-Turkish War (1828-1829), Russian forces stormed Varna's bastions with unwavering determination. Anonymous lithographs capture this pivotal moment when history shifted course. Even royalty was not spared from danger within Bulgarian borders; an attempted assassination targeted King Boris III upon his return from hunting in 1925. This event further underscored Bulgaria's resilience against adversity. Russian influence also weaved its way through Bulgarian society; peasants treated with drink at the Russian Consulate during elections showcased foreign interference that impacted local politics. Amidst it all stood General Gourko and his Russian allies fighting side by side with Bulgarians during tumultuous times - a testament to enduring friendships forged on shared battlefields.