Izmaylovsky Lifeguard Regiment Collection

The Leib Guard Izmailovo Regiment, 1846. Artist: Ladurner, Adolphe (1798-1856)
The Leib Guard Izmailovo Regiment, 1846. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

The Trinity Cathedral of the Izmailovsky Regiment in Saint Petersburg, 1836. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Dress uniforms of the Izmailovsky Regiment, 1840. Artist: Gilbertson, E. (active 1830s-1850s)
Dress uniforms of the Izmailovsky Regiment, 1840. From a private collection

Dress uniforms of the Izmailovsky Regiment, 1818. Artist: Chiflard, Samuel Solomon (1786-1840)
Dress uniforms of the Izmailovsky Regiment, 1818. From a private collection

Grenadiers of the Preobrazhensky, Semenovsky and Izmailovsky Regiment in 1763-1775, Early 1840s. Found in the collection of the A. Suvorov State Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

The Izmailovsky Regiment on the Battle of Borodino 1812, 1840s. Artist: Kotzebue, Alexander von (1815-1889)
The Izmailovsky Regiment on the Battle of Borodino 1812, 1840s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Grenadier of the Izmailovsky Regiment in 1762, End 1830s. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Grenadier of the Izmailovsky Regiment in 1762, End 1830s. Found in the collection of the A. Suvorov State Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Grenadier cap in 1742-1762, Early 1840s. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Grenadier cap in 1742-1762, Early 1840s. Found in the collection of the A. Suvorov State Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Ioasaph Arbenev, 1799. Artist: Borovikovsky, Vladimir Lukich (1757-1825)
Portrait of Ioasaph Arbenev, 1799. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Chief Officers and Soldiers of the Izmaylovsky Lifeguard regiment, 1830-1840s. From a private collection

Portrait of Pyotr Ivanovich Nirotmortsev, 1774. Artist: Vasilyev, Ivan (1730-?)
Portrait of Pyotr Ivanovich Nirotmortsev, 1774. Found in the collection of the Regional K. Savitsky Art Gallery, Pensa

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The Izmaylovsky Lifeguard Regiment, known for its rich history and distinguished service, holds a significant place in Russian military tradition. Established in 1730 by Empress Anna Ioannovna, it quickly gained recognition as an elite unit within the Imperial Russian Army. Throughout the years, numerous artists have captured the essence of this esteemed regiment through their artwork. Adolphe Ladurner's masterpiece from 1846 showcases the Leib Guard Izmailovo Regiment in all its glory. The Trinity Cathedral of the Izmailovsky Regiment, depicted by Karl Petrovich Beggrov in 1836, stands as a testament to their devotion to both faith and duty. The dress uniforms worn by these brave soldiers were meticulously designed to reflect their status and honor. Elegantly portrayed by artists such as E. Gilbertson and Samuel Solomon Chiflard during different time periods, these uniforms exemplify both style and functionality. Pyotr Ivanovich Razumikhin's work captures grenadiers from not only the Izmailovsky but also Preobrazhensky and Semenovsky Regiments during the early 1840s. This painting serves as a reminder of their collective strength on the battlefield. One cannot overlook Alexander von Kotzebue's depiction of the Battle of Borodino in 1812 where members of the Izmailovsky Regiment displayed unwavering courage amidst chaos and adversity. Boris Artemyevich Chorikov skillfully portrays a grenadier from this renowned regiment in his works spanning several decades - showcasing changes over time while maintaining an air of dignity. The regalia worn by these soldiers is equally captivating; Boris Artemyevich Chorikov masterfully captures grenadier caps dating back to 1742-1762 with intricate detail that speaks volumes about craftsmanship during that era. Portraits play an essential role in preserving historical figures' legacies associated with the regiment.