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Little Russia Collection

"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Little Russia: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Little Russia

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Allegory of the triune Russian nation. Postcard, 1914. Creator: Sharapov

Allegory of the triune Russian nation. Postcard, 1914. Creator: Sharapov, Dmitry Philippovich (1875-1942)
Allegory of the triune Russian nation. Postcard, 1914. Private Collection

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: The Zaporozhian Cossacks. Artist: Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915)

The Zaporozhian Cossacks. Artist: Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915)
The Zaporozhian Cossacks. From a private collection

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: The Cossack Hetman of Ukraine Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), 1899-1900

The Cossack Hetman of Ukraine Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), 1899-1900. Private Collection

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Bohdan Khmelnytsky with Tuhay Bey at Lviv

Bohdan Khmelnytsky with Tuhay Bey at Lviv. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: A Zaporozhian. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)

A Zaporozhian. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
A Zaporozhian. Found in the collection of Regional Art Museum, Vitebsk

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Blessing the Ground before Sowing: Little Russia (colour litho)

Blessing the Ground before Sowing: Little Russia (colour litho)
727573 Blessing the Ground before Sowing: Little Russia (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing the Ground before Sowing: Little Russia)

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Little Russia, the water-carriers (colour litho)

Little Russia, the water-carriers (colour litho)
2797088 Little Russia, the water-carriers (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Russia, the water-carriers)

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: A Dance in Little Russia (colour litho)

A Dance in Little Russia (colour litho)
727571 A Dance in Little Russia (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dance in Little Russia)

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: The Nihilists in Russia (engraving)

The Nihilists in Russia (engraving)
1106983 The Nihilists in Russia (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nihilists in Russia)

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Portrait of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), after 1650. Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), after 1650. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), after 1650. Private Collection

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: The Zaporozhian Cossacks Officer, 1812. Artist: Karneyev, Yegor

The Zaporozhian Cossacks Officer, 1812. Artist: Karneyev, Yegor
The Zaporozhian Cossacks Officer, 1812. From a private collection

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Zaporozhian attack

Zaporozhian attack. Private Collection

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Bohdan Khmelnytsky and Tuhay Bey. Illustration for Book With Fire and Sword by Henryk Sienkiewicz

Bohdan Khmelnytsky and Tuhay Bey. Illustration for Book With Fire and Sword by Henryk Sienkiewicz, 1886. Private Collection

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Cossacks, 1887

Cossacks, 1887. Private Collection

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Illustration for Story Taras Bulba by N. Gogol

Illustration for Story Taras Bulba by N. Gogol. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Cossack Mamay. Artist: Anonymous

Cossack Mamay. Artist: Anonymous
Cossack Mamay. Found in the collection of Ivan Honchar Museum Kiev

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: The Zaporozhian Cossacks Ataman Vasily Grigoryevich Gamaleya, ca 1760

The Zaporozhian Cossacks Ataman Vasily Grigoryevich Gamaleya, ca 1760. Artist: Anonymous, 18th century
The Zaporozhian Cossacks Ataman Vasily Grigoryevich Gamaleya, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Visual Art, Kiev

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Fight between Dnieper Cossacks and Tatars, 1892. Artist: Vasilkovsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1854-1917)

Fight between Dnieper Cossacks and Tatars, 1892. Artist: Vasilkovsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1854-1917)
Fight between Dnieper Cossacks and Tatars, 1892. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Arkhangelsk

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Otaman Ivan Sirko, 1889. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)

Otaman Ivan Sirko, 1889. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Otaman Ivan Sirko, 1889. From a private collection

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Colonel of the Zaporizhian Host, 1880. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)

Colonel of the Zaporizhian Host, 1880. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Colonel of the Zaporizhian Host, 1880. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1873. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)

A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1873. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1873. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1884. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)

A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1884. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1884. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Picket On The Danube, 1878-1879. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)

Picket On The Danube, 1878-1879. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
Picket On The Danube, 1878-1879. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Cossacks in the Steppe, 1900s. Artist: Vasilkovsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1854-1917)

Cossacks in the Steppe, 1900s. Artist: Vasilkovsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1854-1917)
Cossacks in the Steppe, 1900s. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kherson

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Turk and Cossack, 1809. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)

Turk and Cossack, 1809. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Turk and Cossack, 1809. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Taras Bulba (Illustration for Story by N. Gogol), 1890s. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)

Taras Bulba (Illustration for Story by N. Gogol), 1890s. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Taras Bulba (Illustration for Story by N. Gogol), 1890s. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Flying Mountain (Montagnes Russes) in Little Russia, 1815. Artist: Johnston, Robert (1783-1839)

Flying Mountain (Montagnes Russes) in Little Russia, 1815. Artist: Johnston, Robert (1783-1839)
Flying Mountain (Montagnes Russes) in Little Russia, 1815. From a private collection

Background imageLittle Russia Collection: Brighton Beach Boardwalk, Little Russia, Brooklyn, New York City, United States of America

Brighton Beach Boardwalk, Little Russia, Brooklyn, New York City, United States of America, North America



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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Little Russia: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Little Russia, " a region steeped in history, art, and tradition. This collection of artworks provides a window into the vibrant past that shaped this enchanting land. The Zaporozhian Cossacks, known for their fierce spirit and indomitable will, come to life through Jozef Brandt's masterful brushstrokes. Their bravery is echoed by Bohdan Khmelnytsky, the legendary Cossack Hetman whose leadership during turbulent times left an indelible mark on Ukraine. Ilya Repin's portrayal of a Zaporozhian invites us to witness daily life in Little Russia. The lithographs capture scenes like "Blessing the Ground before Sowing, " where communities united to ensure bountiful harvests, or "The Water-Carriers, " who tirelessly supplied vital resources to their fellow countrymen. Intriguingly, we are transported to joyous moments with "A Dance in Little Russia. " The lively atmosphere reflects the region's love for music and celebration—a testament to its rich cultural tapestry. However, not all was merriment; unrest also found its place within these lands. As depicted in engravings such as "The Nihilists in Russia, " social movements challenged traditional norms while seeking change amidst political turmoil. Returning our focus to historical figures, an anonymous portrait showcases Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky—an influential leader whose legacy endures centuries later. Similarly, Yegor Karneyev's depiction of a Zaporozhian officer reminds us of those who fought valiantly during pivotal moments like 1812's tumultuous events. Henryk Sienkiewicz brings forth another facet with his illustration depicting Bohdan Khmelnytsky alongside Tuhay Bey, highlighting the complex relationships that shaped Little Russia's history.