Russian History Collection (#6)

Moscoviae Imperium, 1600. Creator: Quad, Matthias (1557-1613)
Moscoviae Imperium, 1600. Private Collection

The Moscow Kremlin Map of the 16th century (Castellum Urbis Moskvae), ca. 1600. Creator: Blaeu
The Moscow Kremlin Map of the 16th century (Castellum Urbis Moskvae), ca. 1600. Private Collection

Map of Russia and Poland, 1832. Creator: Arrowsmith, John (1790-1873)
Map of Russia and Poland, 1832. Private Collection

Map of the Irtysh River, the southern part of the Siberian Governorate, 1777. Creator: Islenyev
Map of the Irtysh River, the southern part of the Siberian Governorate, 1777. Private Collection

General Map of Vyatka Governorate, 1791. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General Map of Vyatka Governorate, 1791. Private Collection

General Map of Ufa Governorate, 1791. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General Map of Ufa Governorate, 1791. Private Collection

General Map of Kursk Governorate, 1788. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General Map of Kursk Governorate, 1788. Private Collection

General Map of Novorossiysk Governorate, 1779. Creator: Islenyev, Ivan Ivanovich
General Map of Novorossiysk Governorate, 1779. Private Collection

General map of Crimea, 1791. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General map of Crimea, 1791. Private Collection

General Map of Azov Governorate, 1782. Creator: Islenyev, Ivan Ivanovich
General Map of Azov Governorate, 1782. Private Collection

The enemy wants to capture Moscow, the heart of Soviet Russia. The enemy must be destroyed, 1919. Private Collection

The Denikin Gang, 1919. Creator: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
The Denikin Gang, 1919. Private Collection

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1790s. Creator: Lampi, Johann-Baptist von
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1790s. Private Collection

Deserter, You are as Much A destroyer of the Workers-Peasant State as I, a Capitalist!, 1920. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov (1757-1818), 1814. Creator: Lawrence, Sir Thomas
Portrait of Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov (1757-1818), 1814. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Portrait of the Tsar Peter III of Russia (1728-1762), c. 1750. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the Tsar Peter III of Russia (1728-1762), c. 1750. Private Collection

Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia, driving in a sleigh at St Petersburg in snow, 1889. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725), 1717. Creator: Boit, Charles (1662-1727)
Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725), 1717. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Tsarina Irina Godunova (1557-1603), the wife of Tsar Feodor I of Russia. Creator: Anonymous
Tsarina Irina Godunova (1557-1603), the wife of Tsar Feodor I of Russia. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Gusli musician, 1911. Artist: Stelletsky, Dmitri Semyonovich (1875-1947)
Gusli musician, 1911. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Defeat of the Germans near Warsaw, c. 1915. Artist: Anonymous
The Defeat of the Germans near Warsaw, c. 1915. Private Collection

The Battle at Serpez, 1915. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle at Serpez, 1915. Private Collection

The Battle of the Carpathian Passes, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Carpathian Passes, 1914. Private Collection

The Taking of the Fortress Przemysl, 1915. Artist: Anonymous
The Taking of the Fortress Przemysl, 1915. Private Collection

The Taking of Lvov, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Taking of Lvov, 1914. Private Collection

The Battle of Lodz, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Lodz, 1914. Private Collection

The Battle of the Vistula River, 1915. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Vistula River, 1915. Private Collection

The Battle at Czortkow, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle at Czortkow, 1914. Private Collection

The Defeat of the German Army at Przasnysz, 1915. Artist: Anonymous
The Defeat of the German Army at Przasnysz, 1915. Private Collection

The Battle of the Vistula River, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Vistula River, 1914. Private Collection

Russias War with Germany and Austria, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
Russias War with Germany and Austria, 1914. Private Collection

The Battle at Bakalarzewo on October 1914, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle at Bakalarzewo on October 1914, 1914. Private Collection

Empress Catherine II visiting the scholar Mikhail Lomonosov, 1884. Artist: Fyodorov
Empress Catherine II visiting the scholar Mikhail Lomonosov, 1884. Private Collection

Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas
Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Private Collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, c. 1925. Artist: Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich
Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, c. 1925. Private Collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale Snegurochka, c. 1925. Artist: Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich
Illustration for the Fairy tale Snegurochka, c. 1925. Private Collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale Vasilisa the Beautiful, c. 1925. Artist: Zvorykin
Illustration for the Fairy tale Vasilisa the Beautiful, c. 1925. Private Collection

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Private Collection

Overseas Guests, 1902. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Overseas Guests, 1902. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Crossing the river. Artist: Stelletsky, Dmitri Semyonovich (1875-1947)
Crossing the river. Private Collection

Grodno (From: Civitates orbis terrarium), 1577. Artist: Braun, Georg (1541-1622)
Grodno (From: Civitates orbis terrarium), 1577. From a private collection

Russian Artillery Crews Ranks, 1845-1855. Artist: Anonymous
Russian Artillery Crews Ranks, 1845-1855. From a private collection

13th Military Order Dragoon Regiment, 1871. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
13th Military Order Dragoon Regiment, 1871. From a private collection

The meeting of the Duke of Wellington and Prince Blücher, near La Belle Alliance, 1818
The meeting of the Duke of Wellington and Prince Blucher, near La Belle Alliance, 1818. From a private collection

Denis Davydov (1784-1839), 1813. Artist: Anonymous
Denis Davydov (1784-1839), 1813. From a private collection

Denis Davydov (1784-1839), 1814. Artist: Orlowski (Orlovsky), Alexander Osipovich
Denis Davydov (1784-1839), 1814. From a private collection

Prince Bagration leads the cossacks to attack in the Alpes, 1805. Artist: Porter
Prince Bagration leads the cossacks to attack in the Alpes, 1805. From a private collection

The battle near Bash-Kadiklar, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
The battle near Bash-Kadiklar, 1854. From a 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.