Russian History Collection (#5)

Misiurka Helmet. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Drinking vessel of Tsar Ivan III. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Nautilus Cup and Bratina of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, 1849-1853
Nautilus Cup and Bratina of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Throne of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The Maltese crown of Tsar Paul I. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The Imperial Crown of Empress Anna Ioannovna, 1849-1853
The Imperial Crown of Empress Anna Ioannovna. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Plate of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Drinking vessel of Tsar Fyodor III Alexeevich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The Sceptre. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Helmet of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Silk caftan of the Tsar Ivan IV. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Cap of Tsarevich Dmitry. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Globe of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Saddle of Prince Dmitry Pozharsky. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The sabres of Prince Dmitry Pozharsky and Kuzma Minin, 1849-1853
The sabres of Prince Dmitry Pozharsky and Kuzma Minin. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Quiver of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Chalice, diskos, spoon and liturgical spear of 1680. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Pishchal of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Prince Grigory Alexandrovich Potyomkin (1739-1791), c. 1790. Private Collection

Bratina of Tsar Ivan III. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Inkwell of Tsar Michail I Fyodorovich of Russia, 1849-1853
Inkwell of Tsar Michail I Fyodorovich of Russia. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The ivory throne of Tsar Ivan III. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Gold Plated Silver Cup from 1596 of the Tsar Feodor I of Russia, 1849-1853
Gold Plated Silver Cup from 1596 of the Tsar Feodor I of Russia. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Mirror armour of Tsar Michail I Fyodorovich of Russia, 1849-1853
Mirror armour of Tsar Michail I Fyodorovich of Russia. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Mirror armour of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The Gospel Book of the Tsarina Natalia Naryshkina, 1849-1853
The Gospel Book of the Tsarina Natalia Naryshkina. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Girls and women headgear of Tikhvin and Belozersk, 1849-1853
Girls and women headgear of Tikhvin and Belozersk. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The Monomakhs Globus cruciger. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Bratina of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Globus cruciger of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

To the Polish Front!, 1920. Creator: Mayakovsky, Vladimir Vladimirovich (1893-1930)
To the Polish Front!, 1920. Private Collection

The Frog Princess, 1901-1918. Creator: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
The Frog Princess, 1901-1918. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Grand Duchess Maria Fyodorovna with children, Nicholas Alexandrovich, George... c. 1875
Grand Duchess Maria Fyodorovna with children, Nicholas Alexandrovich, George Alexandrovich and Xenia Alexandrovna, c. 1875. Private Collection

Portrait of the Duke Karl Peter Ulrich of Holstein-Gottorp (1728-1762), 1734. Private Collection

Equestrian Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) in Guards Uniform on her Horse Brilliant, 1782. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Assassination of Tsar Alexander II in St Petersburg, 1881. Private Collection

Transportation of the wounded Tsar Alexander II after the assassination, 1881. Private Collection

Vera Zasulich and Trepov (Cover of "Die Bombe"), 1878. Creator: Anonymous
Vera Zasulich and Trepov (Cover of " Die Bombe" ), 1878. Private Collection

Catherine the Great, naked, flying away from the Earth on the Back of a Man with Bat Wings, Second Half of the 18th cen. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Provisional Committee of the State Duma, 1917. Creator: Anonymous
The Provisional Committee of the State Duma, 1917. Private Collection

The Battle of Wafangou, 1904. Creator: Anonymous
The Battle of Wafangou, 1904. Private Collection

Russo-Japanese war, 1904. Creator: Anonymous
Russo-Japanese war, 1904. Private Collection

The landing of Japanese troops at the Yalu River, 1904. Creator: Anonymous
The landing of Japanese troops at the Yalu River, 1904. Private Collection

Battle of Port Arthur, 1904. Creator: Anonymous
Battle of Port Arthur, 1904. Private Collection

Equestrian portrait of the Tsar Michail I Fyodorovich of Russia (1596-1645), c. 1650-1660. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Mishchenko Raid during the Battle of Sandepu, 1904. Creator: Anonymous
The Mishchenko Raid during the Battle of Sandepu, 1904. Private Collection

The Battle of the Yalu River, 1904. Creator: Anonymous
The Battle of the Yalu River, 1904. Private Collection

Portrait of Emperor Alexander I (1777-1825), c. 1810. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Emperor Alexander I (1777-1825), c. 1810. Private Collection

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"Unveiling the Layers of Russian History: From Battles to Tragedies, Art to Humor" Delving into the rich tapestry of Russian history, we encounter a myriad of captivating moments that have shaped this vast nation. One such moment is depicted in El Lissitzky's iconic poster "Beat the Whites with the red wedge, " created in 1920. This powerful artwork symbolizes the fervent spirit and determination of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War. Traveling further back in time, we come across Stephen Bathory at Pskov, an event from 1581 that showcases Ivan's tragic clash with his own son. In a heated argument, Ivan inadvertently caused his son's untimely demise, leaving a lasting mark on Russia's royal lineage. Turning our attention to international affairs, Francois Pascal Simon Gerard immortalized The Battle of Austerlitz in 1805 through his artistic prowess. This pivotal Napoleonic battle witnessed Russia alongside its allies facing defeat against Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. Exploring naval warfare, George Philip Reinagle brings us The Naval Battle of Navarino in 1827. This dramatic depiction captures a decisive victory for Russia and its allies against Ottoman forces during Greece’s struggle for independence. Russian art also finds expression through anonymous artists like those who illustrated Greek fire in Madrid Skylitzes during the 11th-12th century. These miniatures provide intriguing glimpses into ancient military tactics employed by Byzantine Empire against their enemies. Shifting gears towards humor and satire, Fred W. Rose presents us with a Serio-Comic Map of Europe from 1914. Amidst geopolitical tensions brewing before World War I erupted, this map playfully highlights various European nations' idiosyncrasies and rivalries. In portraiture lies another facet of Russian history.