Constantin Stanislavski Collection

Constantin Stanislavski, Russian actor (b / w photo)
821634 Constantin Stanislavski, Russian actor (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938), Russian actor

Konstantin Stanislavsky as Satin in the play "The Lower Depths" by M. Gorky, 1902. Creator: Anonymous
Konstantin Stanislavsky as Satin in the play "The Lower Depths" by M. Gorky, 1902. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Konstantin Stanislavsky, Maxim Gorky and Maria Lilina, 1902. Creator: Anonymous
Konstantin Stanislavsky, Maxim Gorky and Maria Lilina, 1902. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

The first troupe of the Moscow Art Theatre, Russia, 1900. The Moscow Art Theatre was founded by Constantin Stanislavski and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko in 1898

Anton Chekhov reading to members of the Moscow Art Theatre (b / w photo)
821635 Anton Chekhov reading to members of the Moscow Art Theatre (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the Actor Konstantin Sergeyevich Stanislavsky, 1911, (1965). Creator: Valentin Serov
Portrait of the Actor Konstantin Sergeyevich Stanislavsky, 1911, (1965). Russian theatre director Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938)

Konstantin Stanislavsky as Satin in the play The Lower Depths by M. Gorky, 1922. From a private collection

Portrait of the Regisseur Konstantin S. Stanislavsky (1863-1938), 1921. Artist: Andreev, Nikolai Andreevich (1873-1932)
Portrait of the Regisseur Konstantin S. Stanislavsky (1863-1938), 1921. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Moscow Art Theatre as the guest of Ivan Aivazovsky, 1900
Moscow Art Theatre as the guest of Ivan Aivazovsky

The Troupe of the Moscow Art Theatre, 1900s-1910s
The Troupe of the Moscow Art Theatre

Konstantin Stanislavsky, Russian actor ant theatre director, c1890-c1900. Artist: William Andreevich Carrick
Konstantin Stanislavsky, Russian actor ant theatre director, c1890-c1900. Stanislavski (1863-1938) co-founded the Moscow Art Theatre with Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko in 1898

Constantin Stanislavski, Russian acor and theatre director, 1910s. Stanislavski (1863-1938) co-founded the Moscow Art Theatre with Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko in 1898

Maria Lilina, Russian actress, 1910s. Maria Lilina (1866-1943) was the wife of the theatre director Constantin Stanislavski, co-founder of the Moscow Art Theatre

The Moscow Art Theatre, USSR, 1920s
The Moscow Art Theatre, 1920s. The Moscow Art Theatre was founded by Constantin Stanislavski and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko in 1898

Group portrait, 1931. Soviet Peoples Commissar Anatoly Lunacharsky (1875-1933), theatre director Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938) and Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Constantin Stanislavski, a renowned Russian actor and theatre director, is an iconic figure in the world of performing arts. Born in 1863, his influence on modern acting techniques is immeasurable. In this black and white photo from the early 1900s, we see Stanislavski as a member of the first troupe of the Moscow Art Theatre in Russia. Alongside him stands Anton Chekhov, one of the greatest playwrights of all time, reading to members of the theatre. In another portrait captured by Valentin Serov in 1911 (reprinted in 1965), we witness Stanislavski's intense gaze and deep contemplation that characterized his approach to acting. This image encapsulates his dedication to understanding human psychology and emotions. Stanislavski's talent extended beyond just acting; he was also an exceptional director. The photograph showcasing him as Satin in M. Gorky's play "The Lower Depths" reveals his transformative abilities on stage. Boris Dmitryevich Grigoriev beautifully captures Stanislavski's embodiment of characters with authenticity and depth. Nikolai Andreevich Andreev paints a portrait of Stanislavski as a regisseur (director) in 1921, highlighting his role behind-the-scenes shaping theatrical productions at Moscow Art Theatre. Throughout its history, Moscow Art Theatre has been celebrated for its groundbreaking performances under Stanislavski's guidance. A captivating snapshot shows them as guests at Ivan Aivazovsky's residence in 1900 - a moment where artistry converges across different mediums. William Andreevich Carrick presents us with an intimate glimpse into Konstantin Stanislavsky during c1890-c1900 when he was still establishing himself as an actor before becoming a legendary figure within theatre circles worldwide. As seen through various photographs from different decades.