Polonsky Collection

Yakov Polonsky, Russian poet, 1896. Artist: Il ya Repin
Yakov Polonsky, Russian poet, 1896. Polonsky (1820-1898) was a leading poet in the Romantic tradition of Pushkin. Several Russian composers, including Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff

Spasskoye-Lutovinovo. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Spasskoye-Lutovinovo

Portrait of the poet Yakov Polonsky (1820-1898), 1886. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Portrait of the poet Yakov Polonsky (1820-1898), 1896. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Portrait of the poet Yakov Polonsky (1820-1898), 1896. Found in the collection of the State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of the silent film actor Vitold Alfonsovich Polonsky (1879-1919), 1916. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of the silent film actor Vitold Alfonsovich Polonsky (1879-1919), 1916. From a private collection

Vera Karalli and Vitold Polonsky, 1915
Vera Karalli and Vitold Polonsky

Boris Polonsky, son of Russian poet Yakov Polonsky, late 19th or early 20th century. Yakov Polonsky (1820-1898) was a leading poet in the Romantic tradition of Pushkin

Alexander Polonsky, son of Russian poet Yakov Polonsky, 1910s. Yakov Polonsky (1820-1898) was a leading poet in the Romantic tradition of Pushkin

Yakov Polonsky, Russian poet, working at an easel, c1890. Artist: Sergei Dmitrievich Botkin
Yakov Polonsky, Russian poet, working at an easel, c1890. Polonsky (1820-1898) was a leading poet in the Romantic tradition of Pushkin

Yakov Polonsky and Afanasy Fet, Russian poets, c1890. Artist: Sergei Dmitrievich Botkin
Yakov Polonsky and Afanasy Fet, Russian poets, c1890. Polonsky (1820-1898) was a leading poet in the Romantic tradition of Pushkin

Russian poet Yakov Polonsky and his family visiting the poet Afanasy Fet, c1890. Artist: Sergei Dmitrievich Botkin
Russian poet Yakov Polonsky and his family visiting the poet Afanasy Fet, c1890. Polonsky (1820-1898) was a leading poet in the Romantic tradition of Pushkin

Yakov Polonsky, Russian poet, c1866. Polonsky (1820-1898) was a leading poet in the Romantic tradition of Pushkin. Several Russian composers, including Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff

Yakov Petrovich Polonsky, Russian poet, 1880s. Artist: Andrei Osipovich Karelin
Yakov Petrovich Polonsky, Russian poet, 1880s. Polonsky (1820-1898), seen with his daughter Natalia, was a leading poet in the Romantic tradition of Pushkin

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"Polonsky: A Legacy of Poetry, Art, and Family" Step into the world of Polonsky, a name that resonates with creativity and talent. From the quaint village of Spasskoye-Lutovinovo to the grand canvases painted by renowned artists, this caption takes you on a journey through time. In 1886, Yakov Polonsky's soulful gaze was immortalized in a portrait by Ilya Yefimovich Repin. The poet's introspective nature seemed to seep through every brushstroke, capturing his essence for eternity. A decade later, Repin once again captured Polonsky's spirit in another mesmerizing portrait. But it wasn't just Yakov who left an indelible mark on history; his son Vitold Alfonsovich it also made waves as a silent film actor. In 1916, an anonymous artist crafted a captivating portrayal of this enigmatic figure. And it was during this era that Vitold found himself entwined with Vera Karalli - their love story unfolding against the backdrop of early cinema. The artistic lineage continued with Boris and Alexander Polonsky - sons who inherited their father's passion for expression. Their presence in late 19th or early 20th-century photographs hints at the profound influence Yakov had on shaping their creative paths. Yakov himself could often be found engrossed in his craft at an easel - diligently bringing words to life through paint strokes. His dedication to poetry is evident in images from c1890 captured by Sergei Dmitrievich Botkin: one showing him alongside fellow poet Afanasy Fet and another depicting a family visit to Fet's abode. Travel back further still to c1866 when Yakov first emerged onto Russia's literary scene - already displaying signs of brilliance that would define his legacy.