Leon Tolstoi Collection

Portrait of Leo Tolstoy, 1909 (oil on canvas)
BAL265723 Portrait of Leo Tolstoy, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Moravov, Alexander Viktorovich (1878-1951); 66.3x80.4 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) at Work, 1891 (pencil on paper)
SRM96562 Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) at Work, 1891 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); State Russian Museum, St

The Writer Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) with his Family at Yasnaya Polyana
SRM96538 The Writer Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) with his Family at Yasnaya Polyana, 1902 (pastel on paper) by Pasternak, Leonid Osipovic (1862-1945); 58x76 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Portrait of Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) on the Terrace, 1905 (oil on panel)
SRM96559 Portrait of Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) on the Terrace, 1905 (oil on panel) by Pokitonov, Ivan (1851-1924); 14.5x10.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Le comte Leon Tolstoi (engraving)
3623906 Le comte Leon Tolstoi (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le comte Leon Tolstoi. Illustration for Le Monde Illustre, 1888.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of Count Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) 1873 (oil on canvas)
BAL41758 Portrait of Count Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) 1873 (oil on canvas) by Kramskoy, Ivan Nikolaevich (1837-87); 98x79.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Portrait of Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) with his Grandchildren (b / w photo)
XIR230155 Portrait of Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) with his Grandchildren (b/w photo) (see also 105767) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Leo Tolstoy (1818-1910) in his Study, 1891 (pencil on paper)
BAL137580 Leo Tolstoy (1818-1910) in his Study, 1891 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 23.7x32.3 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Portrait of Lev Tolstoy (1828-1910) (oil on canvas)
XIR154125 Portrait of Lev Tolstoy (1828-1910) (oil on canvas) by Gay, Nikolai Nikolajevitch (1831-94); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Lev Tolstoy (1828-1910) 1887 (oil on canvas)
XZL149441 Lev Tolstoy (1828-1910) 1887 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) as a student (b&w photo)
XJF113428 Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) as a student (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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Lev Tolstoy, also known as Leo Tolstoy, was a renowned Russian writer and philosopher who lived from 1828 to 1910. His contributions to literature are timeless and his works continue to captivate readers around the world. In this collection of photographs and portraits, we catch glimpses of the man behind the words. A black and white photo shows us Lev Tolstoy in his later years, with wisdom etched on his face. Another portrait painted in oil on canvas captures him in 1909, exuding a sense of introspection. We see him at work in a pencil sketch from 1891, immersed in thought as he puts pen to paper. In another photograph taken at Yasnaya Polyana, his family surrounds him – a testament to the love and support that fueled his creative endeavors. A striking oil painting from 1905 showcases Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy on a terrace, perhaps contemplating life's complexities or finding inspiration for yet another masterpiece. An engraving depicts him as Count Leon Tolstoi - an esteemed figure whose influence extended beyond literature. Another portrait painted in oil on canvas transports us back to 1873 when Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy was younger but already leaving an indelible mark on literary history. And amidst all these images capturing moments of significance, there is one that warms our hearts – Lev Nikolayevich surrounded by his grandchildren; their innocence contrasting with the weighty thoughts that occupied their grandfather's mind. Finally, we glimpse into Leo Tolstoy's study through a pencil sketch from 1891 - an intimate space where ideas flowed freely and stories were born. These images offer just a glimpse into the life of this remarkable man who left an enduring legacy through his writings. From War and Peace to Anna Karenina, each word penned by Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy continues to resonate with readers today.