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Grand Duke Alexander Collection

"Grand Duke Alexander: A Regal Legacy" In this captivating collection of images, we catch a glimpse of the illustrious life and reign III

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel

Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel
3587290 Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel; (add.info.: The Church of Mary Magdalene is a Russian Orthodox church located on the Mount of Olives)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel

Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel
3587291 Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel; (add.info.: The Church of Mary Magdalene is a Russian Orthodox church located on the Mount of Olives)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Alexander III, 1845-1894

Alexander III, 1845-1894
5614394 Alexander III, 1845-1894; (add.info.: Alexander III, 1845-1894. Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar. Photography late 19th century

Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar. Photography late 19th century
JEB4835917 Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Alexander III, 1845-1894, Emperor of Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886

Alexander III, 1845-1894, Emperor of Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886
UIG5413544 Alexander III, 1845-1894, Emperor of Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886; UIG

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890

A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890
5306744 A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890; (add.info.: A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky (oil on canvas)

Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky (oil on canvas)
7062400 Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky (oil on canvas); Armenian Museum, Isfahan, Iran; (add.info.: Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky, oil on canvas)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s

Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s
NWI4946864 Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s.; (add.info.: Russian Czar Alexander III and his family)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III

Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III bridge, 1896
3480804 Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III bridge, 1896; (add.info.: Franco-Russian Alliance)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Alexander III, labelled 'Russia', looking at Wilhelm II, labelled 'Germany', 1893

Alexander III, labelled "Russia", looking at Wilhelm II, labelled "Germany", 1893
1577283 Alexander III, labelled "Russia", looking at Wilhelm II, labelled "Germany", 1893; (add.info.: The peace of Europe is assured by Udo Keppler, 1872-1956, artist)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)

Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)
529855 Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Tsar Alexander III and Empress Marie fedorovna of Russia with their children)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Seal of Alexander III, 1241 -1286. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of

Seal of Alexander III, 1241 -1286. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of
1219713 Seal of Alexander III, 1241 -1286. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar

Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar
7280208 Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Late Czar of Russia, In Memoriam (litho)

The Late Czar of Russia, In Memoriam (litho)
1107786 The Late Czar of Russia, In Memoriam (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Czar of Russia, In Memoriam)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894)

Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894) et de l imperatrice Maria Feodorovna
FIA5403043 Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894) et de l imperatrice Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar de Danemark) (1847-1928)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)

Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)
FIA5411264 Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III, Alexandre Alexandrovitch Romanov)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Portrait of the Emperor Alexander III (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)

Portrait of the Emperor Alexander III (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III, Alexandre Alexandrovitch Romanov)
FIA5410997 Portrait of the Emperor Alexander III (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III, Alexandre Alexandrovitch Romanov, 1845-1894) (1845-1894)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Arbiters of Peace and War, the Emperors of Russia, Austria, and Germany (engraving)

Arbiters of Peace and War, the Emperors of Russia, Austria, and Germany (engraving)
1604689 Arbiters of Peace and War, the Emperors of Russia, Austria, and Germany (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arbiters of Peace and War)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Russian colony of Paris took the oath of loyalty to the new tsar Alexander III in the Russian

The Russian colony of Paris took the oath of loyalty to the new tsar Alexander III in the Russian chapel, 1881
XEE4169328 The Russian colony of Paris took the oath of loyalty to the new tsar Alexander III in the Russian chapel, 1881

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Czars Visit to Paris, the Ceremony on the Seine, the Czar laying the Foundation-Stone of

The Czars Visit to Paris, the Ceremony on the Seine, the Czar laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexander III Bridge
1605887 The Czars Visit to Paris, the Ceremony on the Seine, the Czar laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexander III Bridge (litho) by Begg

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)

Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)
FIA5411270 Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III, Alexandre Alexandrovitch Romanov)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)

Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)
FIA5411260 Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III, Alexandre Alexandrovitch Romanov)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho)

The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho)
5207768 The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Third Republic, 1871-1914)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894)

Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894) et de l imperatrice Maria Feodorovna
FIA5403058 Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894) et de l imperatrice Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar de Danemark) (1847-1928)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Alexander III, Tsar of Russia (coloured engraving)

Alexander III, Tsar of Russia (coloured engraving)
5998691 Alexander III, Tsar of Russia (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III, Tsar of Russia)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Procession of the Emperor and Empress after being crowned

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Procession of the Emperor and Empress after being crowned (engraving)
1624483 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Procession of the Emperor and Empress after being crowned (engraving) by Overend

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Emperor and Empress of Russia in their Coronation Robes (engraving)

The Emperor and Empress of Russia in their Coronation Robes (engraving)
1624423 The Emperor and Empress of Russia in their Coronation Robes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias (engraving)

Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias (engraving)
1037653 Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Alexandre III, Empereur de Russie (coloured photo)

Alexandre III, Empereur de Russie (coloured photo)
975354 Alexandre III, Empereur de Russie (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre III, Empereur de Russie)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Alexander III, the New Emperor of Russia (engraving)

Alexander III, the New Emperor of Russia (engraving)
1590307 Alexander III, the New Emperor of Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III, the New Emperor of Russia)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Alexander III (engraving)

Alexander III (engraving)
728836 Alexander III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III, the New Emperor of Russia; from a photograph by Messrs Maull and Fox)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Emperor Nicholas, the Grand Duke Alexander, and Staff, at St Petersburg (engraving)

The Emperor Nicholas, the Grand Duke Alexander, and Staff, at St Petersburg (engraving)
1618713 The Emperor Nicholas, the Grand Duke Alexander, and Staff, at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Nicholas)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress of Russia visiting the Shrine of

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress of Russia visiting the Shrine of the "Iberian Mother of
1624403 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress of Russia visiting the Shrine of the " Iberian Mother of God" (engraving) by English School

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow (engraving)

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow (engraving)
1624482 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress at the Grand Reception in the Alexander

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress at the Grand Reception in the Alexander Nevsky Hall of
1624481 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress at the Grand Reception in the Alexander Nevsky Hall of the Palace of the Kremlin (engraving) by English School

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor crowning the Empress (engraving)

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor crowning the Empress (engraving)
1624416 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor crowning the Empress (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Arrival of the New Emperor and Empress of Russia at the Winter Palace, St Petersburg (engraving)

Arrival of the New Emperor and Empress of Russia at the Winter Palace, St Petersburg (engraving)
1590492 Arrival of the New Emperor and Empress of Russia at the Winter Palace, St Petersburg (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Caesarewitsch, Grand Duke Alexander, Heir to the Russian Throne (engraving)

The Caesarewitsch, Grand Duke Alexander, Heir to the Russian Throne (engraving)
1095310 The Caesarewitsch, Grand Duke Alexander, Heir to the Russian Throne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caesarewitsch, Grand Duke Alexander)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Marriage at St Petersburg, State Ball in the St Georges Hall of the Winter Palace (engraving)

The Marriage at St Petersburg, State Ball in the St Georges Hall of the Winter Palace (engraving)
1103692 The Marriage at St Petersburg, State Ball in the St Georges Hall of the Winter Palace (engraving) by English School

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Imperial Marriage at St Petersburg, the Bride kissing the Cross (engraving)

The Imperial Marriage at St Petersburg, the Bride kissing the Cross (engraving)
1103674 The Imperial Marriage at St Petersburg, the Bride kissing the Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Marriage at St Petersburg)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Czarevich and his Staff on the Field (engraving)

The Czarevich and his Staff on the Field (engraving)
1049669 The Czarevich and his Staff on the Field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Czarevich and his Staff on the Field)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Czar at Moscow, the Entry of the Czar and Czarina into the Kremlin (engraving)

The Czar at Moscow, the Entry of the Czar and Czarina into the Kremlin (engraving)
1061110 The Czar at Moscow, the Entry of the Czar and Czarina into the Kremlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Czar at Moscow)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Czars Tour (engraving)

The Czars Tour (engraving)
1605850 The Czars Tour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Czars Tour. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 October 1896)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Proclamation by the Heralds and Secretaries of the Senate

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Proclamation by the Heralds and Secretaries of the Senate (engraving)
1624484 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Proclamation by the Heralds and Secretaries of the Senate (engraving) by Woodville

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow (engraving)

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow (engraving)
729578 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: The Revolution in Roumelia (engraving)

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

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Alexandre III, Empereur De Russie (1845-1894) (b / w photo)

Alexandre III, Empereur De Russie (1845-1894) (b / w photo)
5219729 Alexandre III, Empereur De Russie (1845-1894) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre III, Empereur De Russie (1845-1894)

Background imageGrand Duke Alexander Collection: Procession of the Emperor and Empress (engraving)

Procession of the Emperor and Empress (engraving)
729577 Procession of the Emperor and Empress (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Processoin of the Emperor and Empress after being crowned)




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"Grand Duke Alexander: A Regal Legacy" In this captivating collection of images, we catch a glimpse of the illustrious life and reign III. From the Seal of Alexander III, showcasing his authority as King of Scots in 1241-1286, to the Coronation Portrait captured by Kramskoi in Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894), each picture tells a story. One striking image features Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar, later known as Empress Maria Feodorovna. This lithograph commemorates her late husband's memory - The Late Czar of Russia, In Memoriam. Together they formed a formidable couple that left an indelible mark on Russian history. The bond between brothers is evident in portraits capturing Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch alongside his brother Vladimir Aleksandrovitch Romanov. These two figures played significant roles during their time - their influence shaping the destiny of Russia. Amidst political events like "Arbiters of Peace and War, " where Emperors from Russia, Austria, and Germany are depicted together in an engraving; there were also moments filled with celebration. The Russian colony's oath-taking ceremony to Tsar Alexander III in Paris' Russian chapel showcases unity and loyalty within the community. However, not all occasions were joyous; somber scenes such as "Funeral of Czar Alexander III" remind us that even great rulers meet their end eventually. Yet amidst grief lies hope for continuity as the Metropolitan Archbishop blesses the New Emperor in Moscow's Cathedral of St Michael the Archangel. Through these glimpses into his life and reign, it becomes clear that Grand Duke Alexander was more than just a ruler – he was an emblematic figure who commanded respect and admiration both at home and abroad. His legacy continues to inspire awe centuries later.