Tzar Collection (#3)

The Tsar returning the salutes of his troops and general officers, illustration from The King
KAT324431 The Tsar returning the salutes of his troops and general officers, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Troops bringing the Colours into the Royal Palace, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b / w photo)
KAT324433 The Troops bringing the Colours into the Royal Palace, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Tsar and Grand Duke Michaelovitch walking on the parade ground in St. Petersburg, illustration from The King
KAT324432 The Tsar and Grand Duke Michaelovitch walking on the parade ground in St.Petersburg, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Tsar Ivan IV (1530-84) Conquering Kazan in 1552, 1800s (oil on canvas)
BAL266197 Tsar Ivan IV (1530-84) Conquering Kazan in 1552, 1800s (oil on canvas) by Ugryumov, Grigoriy Ivanovich (1764-1823); 107x87 cm; Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk, Belarus

Alexander II (1818-81) of Russia (engraving)
XJF264723 Alexander II (1818-81) of Russia (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: son of Tsar Nicholas I and Charlotte of Prussia; Grand Duke of Finland;)

Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1820-25 (oil on canvas)
5916300 Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1820-25 (oil on canvas) by Morner, Carl Gustaf Hjalmar (1794-1837); 76.5x64.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Decembrist Revolt (tempera on canvas)
BAL322414 The Decembrist Revolt (tempera on canvas) by Kardovsky, Dmitri Nikolayevich (1866-1943); Museum of Religion and Atheism, St

A table box with painted cartouche depicting Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich choosing a bride, c
1195619 A table box with painted cartouche depicting Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich choosing a bride, c. 1908-1917 (silver-gilt, cloisonne enamel) by Faberge

Tzar of Russia and the Austrian Emperor at a banquet before the war (litho)
994049 Tzar of Russia and the Austrian Emperor at a banquet before the war (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

King George V and his cousin tsar Nicolas II, 1893 (b / w photo)
1200430 King George V and his cousin tsar Nicolas II, 1893 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; English, out of copyright

Review in Ladugardsgarde Fields During Tsar Nicholas Visit in 1838 (oil on canvas)
SNM128555 Review in Ladugardsgarde Fields During Tsar Nicholas Visit in 1838 (oil on canvas) by Bennet, Baron Karl-Stefan (1800-78); 125x185 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish

Portrait of Pavel Petrovich (1754-1801) 1761 (oil on canvas)
SRM91270 Portrait of Pavel Petrovich (1754-1801) 1761 (oil on canvas) by Rokotov, Fedor Stepanovich (c.1735-1808); 58.5x47.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna, 1908 (b / w photo)
BOO243306 Portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna, 1908 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); 17.5x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Alexander I (1777-1825) (litho)
PHG242629 Portrait of Alexander I (1777-1825) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre)

Prince Ferdinand (1861-1948) of Bulgaria at the Elysee Palace
XIR242602 Prince Ferdinand (1861-1948) of Bulgaria at the Elysee Palace, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10 May 1896 (colour engraving) by Meyer

The Family of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) (b / w photo)
TPG189163 The Family of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

A porcelain bust of Emperor Alexander I, c. 1825-1850 (porcelain)
1195877 A porcelain bust of Emperor Alexander I, c. 1825-1850 (porcelain) by Russian School (19th century); 34 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

A set of twenty-seven ebony and bone dominoes, depicting Russian Tsars and Tsarinas, c
1195622 A set of twenty-seven ebony and bone dominoes, depicting Russian Tsars and Tsarinas, c. 1850-1875 (ebony, bone) by Russian School (19th century); 4.4 (length)

Portrait of Alexander II (1818-1881), 1864 (pencil, w / c & gouache on paper
1195710 Portrait of Alexander II (1818-1881), 1864 (pencil, w/c & gouache on paper; set in a velvet, silk) by Raulov, Ivan (1828-69); 43x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Raulov)

A gold medal for Zeal, struck with the profile of Nicholas I, c. 1825 (gold)
1195669 A gold medal for Zeal, struck with the profile of Nicholas I, c. 1825 (gold) by Russian School (19th century); 5 (diam) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Painted detail from an Alexander II two-handled porcelain and gold leaf vase
1195618 Painted detail from an Alexander II two-handled porcelain and gold leaf vase, depicting a school room scene after B, 1866 (paint)

An Imperial presentation snuff-box, with a w / c on ivory miniature of Emperor Nicholas II
1195616 An Imperial presentation snuff-box, with a w/c on ivory miniature of Emperor Nicholas II, c. 1890 (gold and guilloche enamel, w/c on ivory) by FabergA©

Imperial and royal cyclists (b / w photo)
6011118 Imperial and royal cyclists (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial and royal cyclists)

Church of St. Constantin and St. Helena, built 1477 (photo)
JB147487 Church of St. Constantin and St. Helena, built 1477 (photo) by Parthenius (15th century); Ohrid, Macedonia; (add.info)

The Marriage of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918
SRM91299 The Marriage of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918) 1894 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 98.5x125.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Announcement of the Day of Nicholas IIs (1868-1918) Coronation, 1896 (colour litho)
BOO243311 Announcement of the Day of Nicholas IIs (1868-1918) Coronation, 1896 (colour litho) by Russian School (19th century); 28x40 cm; Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Nicky and Alix after their Betrothal, Coburg, 1894 (b / w photo)
BOO243304 Nicky and Alix after their Betrothal, Coburg, 1894 (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); 12.5x19.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (1629-76) Meeting His Bride, Maria Miloslavasky
BAL205322 Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (1629-76) Meeting His Bride, Maria Miloslavasky, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilievich (1862-1942); 97x134.4 cm; Arkhangelsk Museum

Evening Party at the Tuileries, 10th June 1867 (oil on canvas) (detail of 218257)
CHT331703 Evening Party at the Tuileries, 10th June 1867 (oil on canvas) (detail of 218257) by Elven, Pierre Tetar van (1828-1908); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Caricature of the Congress of Vienna 1814-15 (colour litho)
CHT211432 Caricature of the Congress of Vienna 1814-15 (colour litho) by Delaunois (fl.1815); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Embassadors Introduction into the Audience Hall
TRV227739 The Embassadors Introduction into the Audience Hall: reception at the Chinese Imperial palace in Beijing for Tsar Peter the Greats embassy led by Evert Isbrandz

Codiaeum hybrid, le Tzar, Codiaeum variegatum. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Czar bidding farewell to officers of the Imperial Guard
3039642 Czar bidding farewell to officers of the Imperial Guard, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Soper

Coronation of the Czar Alexander I, Moscow, September 1801, 1801 (w / c)
3525759 Coronation of the Czar Alexander I, Moscow, September 1801, 1801 (w/c) by Russian School (19th century); 33x50 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Tzar kolokol ou la reine des cloches a Moscou (engraving)
3629494 Tzar kolokol ou la reine des cloches a Moscou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tzar kolokol ou la reine des cloches a Moscou)

His Imperial Majesty the Tzar, illustration from Cassells History of
3039572 His Imperial Majesty the Tzar, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Koekkoek

Prince Alfred, Czar Nicholas II and Ernst Ludwig, 1897 (b / w photo)
1142040 Prince Alfred, Czar Nicholas II and Ernst Ludwig, 1897 (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From left to right)

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia at the head of his troops, front cover illustration from
698824 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia at the head of his troops, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 26th September 1915 (colour litho) by Bombled

Tsar Alexei I Mikhailovich (1629-76) Receives an Embassy from the West
TRV230415 Tsar Alexei I Mikhailovich (1629-76) Receives an Embassy from the West, from volume I of Voyages tres-curieux et tres-renommez faits en Muscovie, Tartarie et Perse by Adam Olearius

Tsar Peter the Great (1672-1725), 1845 (colour litho)
CHT316906 Tsar Peter the Great (1672-1725), 1845 (colour litho) by Russian School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Kaiser Wilhelm II and Tsar Nicholas II, 1914 (b / w photo)
NUL321350 Kaiser Wilhelm II and Tsar Nicholas II, 1914 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Tsar Alexander III (1845-94) surrounded by his family at Livadia, 1893 (b / w photo)
CHT173056 Tsar Alexander III (1845-94) surrounded by his family at Livadia, 1893 (b/w photo) by Russian School (19th century); Archives des Tsars, St

Detail of the painted cartouche from a table box, depicting Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich
1195620 Detail of the painted cartouche from a table box, depicting Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich choosing a bride, c.1908-1917 (silver-gilt, cloisonne enamel) by Faberge

Portrait bust of Peter I (1672-1725), 1723-29 (bronze)
BAL165751 Portrait bust of Peter I (1672-1725), 1723-29 (bronze) by Rastrelli, Bartolomeo Carlo, conte (c.1675-1744); height:102 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Wine glass with opaque plaque bearing portrait of Alexander I (1777-1825) c
CNC7524 Wine glass with opaque plaque bearing portrait of Alexander I (1777-1825) c.1820, and Easter egg inscribed Christ is Risen

Portrait of Peter I, the Great, Czar of Russia (1672-1725)
STC158927 Portrait of Peter I, the Great, Czar of Russia (1672-1725), from a collection of plates portraying different Costumes of the World

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The term "tzar" carries a rich history and significance in Russian culture. From the powerful reign of Peter I, the Great, depicted in an oil painting at Deptford Dockyard in 1857, to the grandeur of The Entrance of the Emperors into Paris captured on paper, these images showcase the might and influence of the tsars. One cannot overlook significant moments like the Crowning of Nicolas I or the Napoleonic war of 1812, where Napoleon's retreat from Moscow was overseen by the imperial Russian two-headed eagle and Tsar Alexander I. These events symbolize both power and resilience. Looking further back in time, we encounter Michael I, who reigned as Tzar from 1613 to 1645. His rule marked a turning point for Russia after years of political turmoil. Moving away from politics but still encapsulating majesty is The Tzar Bell located in Moscow. This Victorian-era masterpiece stands as a testament to craftsmanship and serves as a reminder of Russia's cultural heritage. Another glimpse into this heritage can be seen through The Tzar's Troika - a traditional Russian carriage that embodies elegance and grace. Its presence evokes images of royal journeys across snowy landscapes. Lastly, we have an intimate snapshot capturing family life with Tsar Nicholas II photographed alongside his loved ones in 1905. This black-and-white photo allows us to glimpse behind closed doors into their personal world amidst turbulent times. Whether it be through historical paintings or iconic landmarks like The Tzar Bell or troikas gliding through snow-covered landscapes, these glimpses into tzardom provide us with insight into Russia's past glory and its enduring legacy.