Prokudin Gorsky Collection

View of Zlatoust, 1890s. Creator: Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey Mikhaylovich (1863-1944)
View of Zlatoust, 1890s. Private Collection

Mohammed Alim Khan, the last Emir of Bukhara, 1911. Artist: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Mohammed Alim Khan, the last Emir of Bukhara, 1911. The Emirate of Bukhara was established in 1785. Mohammed Alim Khan (1880-1944) claimed to be a direct descendant of Ghengis Khan

Leo Tolstoy, c1908, (1947). Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Leo Tolstoy, c1908, (1947). Portrait of Russian author Count Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) in old age, at his Yasnaya Polyana estate

The Chamber of Tsarevich Demetrius in Uglich. Found in the Collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Shrine of Princesses Euphrosine of Staritsa and Juliana Dmitrievna Paletskaya at the Goritsy Monastery of Resurrection. Found in the Collection of Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky Artist: Boissonnas & Neumeyer, Reims
Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky. Found in the collection of Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Tsar Mikhail Feodorovichs staff. In the vestry of the Ipatiev Monastery, Kostroma, 1911
Tsar Mikhail Feodorovichs staff. In the vestry of the Ipatiev Monastery, Kostroma

Gospel of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich and the sacramental vessels of of Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich, 1911
Gospel of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich and the sacramental vessels of of Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich

Cap, Lash, and Fetters of the Venerable Irinarkh, 1911
Cap, Lash, and Fetters of the Venerable Irinarkh

Town of Romanov. General view, 1910
Town of Romanov. General view

The Kazan-Preobrazhenskiy Church in Romanov-Borisoglebsk, 1910
The Kazan-Preobrazhenskiy Church in Romanov-Borisoglebsk

The Tolga Convent in Yaroslavl, 1910
The Tolga Convent in Yaroslavl

The Solovetsky Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea, 1915
The Solovetsky Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea

Leo Tolstoy in his studio. Yasnaya Polyana, 1908
Leo Tolstoy in his studio. Yasnaya Polyana

Sretensky Monastery in Kashin. Entrance into the house where Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna lived in 1909, 1910s
Sretensky Monastery in Kashin. Entrance into the house where Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna lived in 1909

Young Russian peasant women, Sheksna River, near the small town of Kirillov, Russia, 1909. Found in the collection of the Library of Congress, Washington DC

Melon seller in a fruit stall at a market in Samarkand (Uzbekistan). By Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky 1863 - 1944, Russian photographer

Color photo of a workshop in Russia 1910 by Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky 1863 - 1944, Russian photographer. He is known for his pioneering work in colour photography of early 20th-century

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"Prokudin-Gorsky: Capturing the Rich Tapestry of Russian History" Step into a world frozen in time, as captured by the lens of Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky. This visionary artist documented the last Emir of Bukhara, Mohammed Alim Khan, in 1911 - a portrait that exudes regality and intrigue. In another masterpiece, Prokudin-Gorsky immortalized Leo Tolstoy himself in 1908. Through his lens, we catch a glimpse of the renowned writer's wisdom and depth. Venturing beyond portraits, Prokudin-Gorsky delved into architectural wonders such as the Chamber of Tsarevich Demetrius in Uglich. The intricate details showcased within this photograph transport us to an era steeped in opulence and grandeur. The Goritsy Monastery holds secrets whispered through centuries; here lies the shrine of Princesses Euphrosine and Juliana. Prokudin-Gorsky captures their ethereal beauty with reverence and grace. Collaborating with Boissonnas & Neumeyer from Reims, France, our artist unveils Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich's staff at Ipatiev Monastery. This image transports us to Kostroma in 1911 when power resided within these walls. Delving further into history's treasures, we witness sacred artifacts like the Gospel of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich alongside sacramental vessels belonging to Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich - relics that embody faith and devotion. Prokudin-Gorsky also turns his attention towards revered figures like Venerable Irinarkh whose cap, lash, and fetters tell tales of sacrifice for spiritual enlightenment - an image that resonates deeply with viewers across time. Traveling through Russia's landscapes becomes possible through Prokudin-Gorksy's lens.