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Elisabeth Of Hesse And By Rhine Collection

Grand Duchess Elizabeth Fyodorovna of Russia, formerly Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine, is depicted in various stages of her life in these captivating portraits



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Grand Duchess Elizabeth Fyodorovna of Russia, formerly Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine, is depicted in various stages of her life in these captivating portraits. From her youthful beauty as a Princess in the late 1800s, to her regal presence as Empress Consort married to Emperor Nicholas II, and ultimately her transformation into a devout monastic, these images offer a glimpse into the life of this remarkable woman. Notable moments include her attendance at the Russian Church Consecration in Gethsemane with Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, her residence at the Sretensky Monastery in Kashin, and her pious appearance in monastic habit. The creator of the half-length portrait of the Grand Duchess from the early 1870s to the 1880s remains unknown, but her captivating presence shines through each image.