Serfdom Collection

Peasants Revolt / Germany
The peasants rise up and revolt for the abolition of feudal dues, serfdom and tithes

Les Boyards réduits a cultiver... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Boyards reduits a cultiver... 19th century. The boyars are reduced to cultivating their land themselves, after their last serfs are recruited into the army

"The Russian Serf", painted by Joseph J. Jenkins - from the Exhibition of the Society of... 1854
"The Russian Serf", painted by Joseph J. Jenkins - from the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water-colours, 1854

The Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1861. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Unforgettable day of the Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1865. Artist: Russian Master
Unforgettable day of the Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1865. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

FLIGHT OF LEUDASTE
The lecherous and devious Leudaste, risen from serfdom to count of Tours, flees from his many enemies : he will beg mercy of the queen, but she has him battered to death Date: 582

TSAR NICOLAS I DIES
Tsar Nicolas I (1796 - 1855), lies on his deathbed, not greatly lamented as it is his intransigeance which has brought the Crimea war to his country. But he did want to abolish serfdom. 1855

Le Servage De La Femme (Moeurs Des Campagnes En Russie) (engraving)
2789046 Le Servage De La Femme (Moeurs Des Campagnes En Russie) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Servage De La Femme (Moeurs Des Campagnes En Russie)

Fenaison Aux Environs De Moscou (colour photo)
2817448 Fenaison Aux Environs De Moscou (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fenaison Aux Environs De Moscou)

Cantine Des Ouvriers Au Village (colour photo)
2817445 Cantine Des Ouvriers Au Village (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cantine Des Ouvriers Au Village)

Josip Jelacic, Ban of Croatia and general of the Revolution of 1848 who abolished serfdom in Croatia (engraving)
5208172 Josip Jelacic, Ban of Croatia and general of the Revolution of 1848 who abolished serfdom in Croatia (engraving) by French School

Deceiving Catharine the Great (litho)
6005061 Deceiving Catharine the Great (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deceiving Catharine the Great)

Emelian Ivanovich Pugachev (c. 1742-75) in prison (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT207899 Emelian Ivanovich Pugachev (c.1742-75) in prison (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Louis X of France emancipates the serfs, 1315 (engraving)
969155 Louis X of France emancipates the serfs, 1315 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis X of France emancipates the serfs, 1315)

The Masters Right, 1874 (colour litho)
5231921 The Masters Right, 1874 (colour litho) by Polenov, Vasilij Dmitrievich (1844-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masters Right, 1874)

Emperor Alexander (engraving)
961607 Emperor Alexander (engraving) by Russian School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Alexander 2nd of Russia (1818-1881)

Serf emancipation (colour litho)
978024 Serf emancipation (colour litho) by Armitage, Edward A. (1817-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serf emancipation)

The Time of Serfdom (colour litho)
3098421 The Time of Serfdom (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Time of Serfdom. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, 1888.); © Look and Learn

Tsar and boyars, 1907. Creator: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Tsar and boyars, 1907. Private Collection

Allegory of Servitude. Creator: Padovanino (1588-1649)
Allegory of Servitude. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Young King Richard Quells the Rebellion, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

The decree of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) to the Emancipation of the serfs, 1861. Found in the collection of Russian State Historical Archive (RGIA)

Before departure, 1920. Private Collection

The Emancipation Manifesto of 3 March 1861. Found in the Collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

The Reading the Emancipation Manifesto of 1861, Third Quarter of 19th cen.. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Alexander II Proclaiming the Emancipation of the Serfs. Private Collection

The Abolition of Serfdom in Russia, 1914. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
The Abolition of Serfdom in Russia, 1914. Found in the collection of City Gallery Prague

Landlord and his Serfs, 1853. Artist: Trutovsky, Konstantin Alexandrovich (1826-1893)
Landlord and his Serfs, 1853. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Yuris Day (Saint George Day), 1908. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
Yuris Day (Saint George Day), 1908. Private Collection

Applicants, 1888. Artist: Zhuravlev, Firs Sergeevich (1836-1901)
Applicants, 1888. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Behind the curtain in the serf theatre. Artist: Trutovsky, Konstantin Alexandrovich (1826-1893)
Behind the curtain in the serf theatre. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Cherry harvest in a landowners fruit garden in the Ukraine, 1858. Artist: Sokolov, Ivan Ivanovich (1823-1918)
Cherry harvest in a landowners fruit garden in the Ukraine, 1858. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A Lady of the Manor, 1886. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
A Lady of the Manor, 1886. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

Arrival of a voivode, 1907. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
Arrival of a voivode, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Threshing Barn, 1823. Artist: Venetsianov, Alexei Gavrilovich (1780-1847)
Threshing Barn, 1823. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Announcement of the Serfs Emancipation Manifesto in the Dormition Cathedral on March 5, 1861, 1861. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Louis X the Mischievous emancipates the serfs in 1315. Artist: Alaux, Jean (1786-1864)
Louis X the Mischievous emancipates the serfs in 1315. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Wood Stealer. Artist: Pryanishnikov, Illarion Mikhailovich (1840-1894)
Wood Stealer. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Lugansk

Landowner Tea Party. Artist: Dmitriev-Orenburgsky, Nikolai Dmitrievich (1837-1898)
Landowner Tea Party. Found in the collection of the State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

The Death of Wat Tyler, 1381, (19th century)
The Death of Wat Tyler. King Richard II (1367-1400) appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler in Smithfield, 19th century

Boyar, 1879. Artist: Urlaub, Johann-Georg-Christian (1844-1914)
Boyar, 1879. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Costume design for the Serf Theatre of Sheremetev, 1785. Artist: Kuerzinger (Kirzinger), Marianna (1770-1809)
Costume design for the Serf Theatre of Sheremetev, 1785. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

The Emancipation of the Russian Serfs (Study for The Slav Epic), 1914. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
The Emancipation of the Russian Serfs (Study for The Slav Epic), 1914. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, Prague

Morning of the Lady of the Manor, 1823. Artist: Venetsianov, Alexei Gavrilovich (1780-1847)
Morning of the Lady of the Manor, 1823. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Alexander Herzen, Russian writer and thinker, 1861. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Alexander Herzen, Russian writer and thinker, 1861. Herzen (1812-1870) is regarded as the father of Russian socialism. His philosophy

Alexander II (1818-1881), Tsar of Russia from 1855, 1869. Artist: Coide
Alexander II (1818-1881), Tsar of Russia from 1855, c1880. Known as The Liberator, Alexander emancipated Russias serfs in 1861

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"From the Peasants Revolt to Emancipation: A Journey through Serfdom" Step into the tumultuous history of serfdom, where peasants fought for their rights and freedom. In Germany, the Flight of Leudaste symbolized a desperate escape from oppressive conditions. Meanwhile, Tsar Nicolas I's death marked a turning point in Russia's struggle against serfdom. Across continents, British colonial India witnessed opulence at Banquet at the Palace of Rais i, while simultaneously subjecting its people to servitude. However, hope emerged as The Emancipation Act of 1861 brought newfound liberation to Russian serfs. Delve deeper into medieval times with Servage au Moyen Age and discover how serfdom shaped societies during that era. Le Servage De La Femme sheds light on gender dynamics within rural Russia. Artistic depictions like The Market and Auction of Serfs capture the harsh reality faced by those bought and sold like commodities. Yet amidst adversity, Christus Consolator reminds us that solace can be found even in dark times. Experience life in rural Russia through Fenaison Aux Environs De Moscou and Cantine Des Ouvriers Au Village – glimpses into daily existence for serfs working tirelessly under feudal lords' rule. Serfdom may have been abolished officially in 1861 but its legacy lingers on. Explore this complex chapter in human history that shaped nations and transformed lives forever.