Bulgaria Bulgarian Collection (#2)

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)

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)

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

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)

Portrait of Princess Maria Luisa of Bourbon Parma (1870-1899)
XEE555240 Portrait of Princess Maria Luisa of Bourbon Parma (1870-1899), Princess consort of Bulgaria. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French

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)

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

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

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)

Thracian tomb of Sveshtari, detail of a statue of woman in Atlas
AIS5337344 Thracian tomb of Sveshtari, detail of a statue of woman in Atlas, 3rd century BC (stone sculpture) by Thracian; Sveshtari, Razgrad

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

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)

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)

Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Siege of Varna on September 1828 - Anonymous
FIA5396457 Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Siege of Varna on September 1828 - Anonymous - 1829 - Watercolour on paper - 21x29

Meeting of Svyatoslav I with Emperor John Tzimiskes
FIA5409507 Meeting of Svyatoslav I with Emperor John Tzimiskes by Lebedev, Klavdiy Vasilievich (1852-1916); Russian State Library, Moscow

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)

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

Christ Pantocrator - Anonymous - 13th century - Fresco - Boyana Church, Sofia
DGA5609812 Christ Pantocrator - Anonymous - 13th century - Fresco - Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgarie eFineArtImages/Leemage by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Boyana Church, Sofia

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)

The Eastern Question, "A Servian Bullet", English Surgery at Sofia (engraving)
1059544 The Eastern Question, " A Servian Bullet", English Surgery at Sofia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

The War between Servia and Bulgaria (engraving)
1041287 The War between Servia and Bulgaria (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War between Servia and Bulgaria)

Sofia and a trader transporting rose essence (chromolitho)
736032 Sofia and a trader transporting rose essence (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sofia and a trader transporting rose essence)

Reception of the Russian Agents in Bulgaria (engraving)
1624721 Reception of the Russian Agents in Bulgaria (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of the Russian Agents in Bulgaria)

The Palace of Prince Alexander of Bulgaria at Sofia, where he was taken Prisoner by the Conspirators (engraving)
1624639 The Palace of Prince Alexander of Bulgaria at Sofia, where he was taken Prisoner by the Conspirators (engraving) by Schonberg

Map of Western Bulgaria, with Sofia, and the Danube to the Austrian Frontier (engraving)
1589772 Map of Western Bulgaria, with Sofia, and the Danube to the Austrian Frontier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Western Bulgaria)

Sketches of the Bulgarian Elections (engraving)
1591458 Sketches of the Bulgarian Elections (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Bulgarian Elections)

Insurrection bulgare d avril 1876 - The April Uprising 1878
FIA5396475 Insurrection bulgare d avril 1876 - The April Uprising 1878. Negotiations at the headquarters of the insurgents - Anonymous - 1878 - Watercolour on paper - 47x33

Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - bataille de Kulevicha (Kulewtscha
FIA5396470 Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - bataille de Kulevicha (Kulewtscha)- The Battle of Kulevicha on June 11, 1829 - Anonymous - 1829 - Watercolour on paper - 22, 2x30

Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828 - Anonymous
FIA5396467 Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828 - Anonymous - 1829 - Watercolour on paper - 22x30 - Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo

Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 The Siege of Varna on September 1828 - Anonymous - 1829
FIA5396459 Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 The Siege of Varna on September 1828 - Anonymous - 1829 - Watercolour on paper - 21x29

The Russian Advance, with General Gourko across the Plain of Sofia (engraving)
1049935 The Russian Advance, with General Gourko across the Plain of Sofia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Advance)

Prince Alexander of Bulgaria at Home (engraving)
1061797 Prince Alexander of Bulgaria at Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alexander of Bulgaria at Home)

The Crisis in Bulgaria (engraving)
1055093 The Crisis in Bulgaria (engraving) by Piotrowski, Maksymiljan Antoni (1813-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Bulgaria)

The Eastern Question (engraving)
1059409 The Eastern Question (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

The War between Servia and Bulgaria, Hospital for Bulgarian Officers, established in the Protestant Chapel of Prince
1061751 The War between Servia and Bulgaria, Hospital for Bulgarian Officers, established in the Protestant Chapel of Prince Alexander at Sofia (engraving) by Nash

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"Bulgaria: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the rich tapestry of Bulgaria's history, where empires clashed and heroes emerged. From the military campaigns led by Byzantine Emperor Leon VI "The Wise" against the Bulgarians in 894, to General Jekon, Chief of Staff of the Bulgarian Army in 1916, this land has witnessed countless tales of bravery. Marvel at the ruins of the ancient Roman Palace in Varna, a testament to Bulgaria's enduring past. Hermine David's captivating oil painting from 1907 captures the essence of this enchanting country. Events that shaped Bulgaria are etched into its very fabric. Witness the assassination of Mr Beltchef in Sofia in 1895, with Prime Minister Stambouloff standing witness. The hanging of Bachibuzuk during the First Balkan War showcases Bulgaria's determination to defend its people against Ottoman robbers and looters. In times both triumphant and tumultuous, Ferdinand I stands as a symbol for victory during World War I. Jeanniot's illustrations depict his role amidst belligerents and symbols. The Russo-Turkish Wars left an indelible mark on Bulgarian soil. Anonymous lithographs portray Russian forces storming Varna's bastions while Kovalevsky paints a vivid picture of twelve army corps battling at Shipka Pass. Even attempted assassinations couldn't break Bulgaria's spirit. King Boris III narrowly escaped death returning from hunting in 1925 but stood tall three days later at Konstantin Georgiev’s funeral. Lastly, we remember Osman Pasha’s captivity at Pleven during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). This episode exemplifies both resilience and sacrifice as partisans fought for their homeland. Bulgaria embodies strength forged through centuries; it is a nation that cherishes its heritage while embracing progress towards a brighter future.