Demidov Collection
Demidov, a name that resonates through Russian history
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Demidov, a name that resonates through Russian history. From the influential paymaster Pyotr Demidov in the 1880s to the enigmatic Prince Anatole Demidoff de San-Donato captured in a stunning pencil and watercolor portrait by Andrei Osipovich Karelin in 1829. The legacy of the Demidov family is rich and diverse, spanning generations. Paul Pavlovich Demidoff, the second Prince of San Donato, stands proudly with his wife Maria in an elegant depiction of aristocracy. Their love immortalized on canvas. But it is not just people who bear this illustrious name; places too hold significance. The Nevyansk Ironworks, depicted in all its industrial glory by Nikita Fyodorovich Chelnakov in 1769, showcases the empire built by Alexander Grigorievich Demidov. Verkh-Neyvinsky comes alive through Pyotr Petrovich Vereshchagin's brushstrokes around 1877. A glimpse into a world shaped by those bearing the name Demidov. Even Cleopatra herself finds her likeness mirrored in Alexandra Evtikhievna Demidova's portrait from the early 1770s - a testament to beauty and grace transcending time. Baroness Elizaveta Alexandrovna Stroganova exudes elegance and sophistication as she gazes out from an artwork created during the early 1780s by Voille. Her connection to the esteemed lineage evident through her association with this renowned family. Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky captures Countess Maria Pavlovna Abamelik-Lazareva's essence beautifully - nee Demidova, Princess San Donato - bridging past and present with his artistry. The grandeur continues beyond portraits and landscapes; Ludwig Premazzi transports us back to mid-19th century St.