Chromolithography Collection (#22)

Alexander von Humboldt at his Library, 1856. Private Collection

Portrait of Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848). Found in the Collection of Eotvos Lorand Tudomanyegyetem

Intonarumori. Luigi Russolo and Ugo Piatti in the Studio in Milan. From L arte dei Rumori. (Instru)
Intonarumori. Luigi Russolo and Ugo Piatti in the Studio in Milan. From L arte dei Rumori. (Instruments for futuristic music, , 1913. Private Collection

Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891), 1886. Private Collection

Map of the 1914 war activities, edited by the Moscow magazine New Distorted Mirror, 1914-1915. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Chic Parisien. Fashion plate, 1910s. Private Collection

My Russian friends, 1917. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Sottoscrivete al prestito (Signed quickly), 1917. Private Collection

The War Loan (Poster), 1916. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

European kitchen, 1914. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Deuxieme Exposition des peintres lithographes, 1899. Private Collection

L Exposition du Theatre et de la Musique, 1896. Private Collection

Anxiety (Inquietude), 1897. Found in the collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

Premiere exposition d art decoratif au Petit Palais, 1901. Found in the collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, 1887. Private Collection

Bells first telephone, 1876. Private Collection

Britons, Lord Kitchener Wants You. Join Your Countrys Army!, 1914. Private Collection

Richard Wagner and King Ludwig II, c. 1900. Private Collection

Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner. Illustration to the premiere, 1865, 1865. Private Collection

Das Rheingold by Richard Wagner. The Valkyries rock. Illustration to the premiere, 1869, 1869. Private Collection

Richard Wagner as Conductor. Caricature, 1863. Found in the Collection of Bayerische Verwaltung der staatlichen Schlosser, Garten und Seen

Poster of the Sergei Simanins Paper Yarn Weaving Factory in Stavrov, Early 20th cen. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Architecture, History and Art, Vladimir

Wolfgang Amadeus and Constanze Mozart. Private Collection

Portrait of Ekaterina Alexeyevna Shcherbatova (1818-1869), 1840. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Set design for opera Simon Boccanegra by Giuseppe Verdi, 1881. Found in the collection of Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Count Andrey Fyodorovich Rostopchin (1813-1892), Mid of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of Friedrich Nietzsche, 1895. Private Collection

Scene from the Opera Otello by Giuseppe Verdi, 1902. Private Collection

Cover of the vocal score of opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi, ca 1872. Found in the collection of Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Ivan Bolotnikov. Private Collection

Portrait of Nikolay Nikolayevich Raevsky the Younger (1801-1843). Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Advertising Poster for the Newspaper of the workers. Found in the Collection of State Mayakovsky Museum, Moscow

At the Cathedral of the Dormition in the Moscow Kremlin. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Bivouac at Vyazma, August 29, 1812. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Bivouac, August 31, 1812. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Regina Semiramide. Private Collection

Joseph Balsamo, comte de Cagliostro, in his cabinet, creating an Homunculus. Private Collection

Galley Tver. Found in the Collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The announcement of Lev Tolstoys death in a newspaper, November 7, 1910. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Portrait of Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887), c. 1871. Private Collection

The Good and Evil Angels Struggling for Possession of a Child, 1795. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)
The Good and Evil Angels Struggling for Possession of a Child, 1795. Private Collection

Michman Graf Alexei Michaylovich Nieroth (1882-1904), c. 1905. Found in the collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Saints Cyril and Methodius. Private Collection

The Brotherhood of Nations, 1927. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The mutiny on the battleship Potemkin in 1905. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Red Ploughman, 1920. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Glory to the winner - The Red Army Soldier!, 1921. Private Collection

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Chromolithography, a vibrant art form that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captured the essence of various historical moments and cultural phenomena. From Emperor Charles I of Austria proudly posing with his wife Zita and their children to Lokis brood depicted in Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, these chromolithographs brought stories to life through vivid colors and intricate details. Intriguingly, a humorous Europe map from 1914 showcased the geopolitical landscape with a touch of satire. The Concord illustration portrayed the Triple Entente alliance in 1914, highlighting the delicate balance between nations on the brink of war. Meanwhile, Odin and Fenrir alongside Freyr and Surt emerged from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons as powerful symbols representing ancient mythology. The Binding of Fenris was another captivating scene from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons that captivated viewers with its dramatic portrayal. Shifting gears to opera, Giuseppe Verdi's renowned Il trovatore took center stage in a chromolithograph from 1902 while an illustration from Puck magazine humorously depicted an operatic war unfolding in New York. ISABEAU of Bavaria, Queen consort of France during medieval times, graced another chromolithograph capturing her regal presence. Notably, Harry Houdini mesmerized audiences with his daring escapades as shown in an anonymous portrait dating back to 1906. Frederick Weatherly's A Happy Pair found visual representation through Helen Beatrix Potter's charming illustrations dating back to 1890. These delightful images added depth to Weatherly's heartwarming tale. Lastly, Vladivostok came alive on a detailed map created by an anonymous artist in 1902. This port city situated on Russia's eastern coast became a focal point for trade and exploration during this era. Through chromolithography, these diverse subjects were immortalized in vibrant hues and intricate designs.