Sergey Prokudin Gorsky Collection (#7)

Sergey Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorsky (1863-1944): A Pioneering Russian Photographer of the Early 20th Century Born in Olonetsk, Russia

Sergey Prokudin Gorsky Collection: Flat breads vendors, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Flat breads vendors, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Flat breads vendors, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Sergey Prokudin Gorsky Collection: Dance of a bacha [dancing boy], Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915

Dance of a bacha [dancing boy], Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Dance of a bacha [dancing boy], Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. A group of musicians playing for a bacha (dancing boy). In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 150

Sergey Prokudin Gorsky Collection: Jewish girls, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Jewish girls, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Jewish girls, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Sergey Prokudin Gorsky Collection: Mullahs in Shakh-i Zindeh, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator

Mullahs in Shakh-i Zindeh, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Mullahs in Shakh-i Zindeh, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Sergey Prokudin Gorsky Collection: Near the small town of Iustilia, on the Saimaa Canal, between 1905 and 1915

Near the small town of Iustilia, on the Saimaa Canal, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Various views and studies, Russian Empire and Europe

Sergey Prokudin Gorsky Collection: Group of children, in Iasnaia Poliana, 1908. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Group of children, in Iasnaia Poliana, 1908. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Group of children, in Iasnaia Poliana, 1908. In album: Various views and studies, Russian Empire and Europe

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Sergey Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorsky (1863-1944): A Pioneering Russian Photographer of the Early 20th Century Born in Olonetsk, Russia, Prokudin-Gorsky was a man of extraordinary vision and curiosity. He is best known for his vivid and detailed color photographs taken between 1905 and 1915, capturing the rich cultural and industrial landscape of the Russian Empire and its diverse peoples. His collection includes images of the Church of the Resurrection on the Blood in Saint Petersburg, the Sart schoolchildren in Samarkand, alternators made in Budapest, tea plantations in Chakva, Kareshka boat yard in the Russian Empire, and various types of people from Dagestan and Samarkand. Prokudin-Gorsky's photographs offer a unique perspective into a time long past, showcasing the vibrant colors and intricate details of his subjects. From the grandeur of the Church of the Resurrection to the simplicity of the Sart schoolchildren, his work captures the essence of a bygone era. His photographs of industrial processes, such as the alternators made in Budapest, provide a glimpse into the technological advancements of the time. Meanwhile, his images of tea plantations in Chakva offer a glimpse into the daily life of the workers and the beauty of the land. Prokudin-Gorsky's collection also includes portraits of people from various ethnic backgrounds, such as an Armenian woman in national costume from Artvin. His photographs celebrate the diversity and richness of the Russian Empire, capturing the unique beauty of each subject. Prokudin-Gorsky's work remains an invaluable contribution to the history of photography and the cultural heritage of Russia.