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Tzar Collection (#2)

The term "tzar" carries a rich history and significance in Russian culture

Background imageTzar Collection: Peter I the Great learns shipbuilding in Holland - Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland

Peter I the Great learns shipbuilding in Holland - Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland
NWI4945338 Peter I the Great learns shipbuilding in Holland - Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland. Hand-colored halftone; (add.info)

Background imageTzar Collection: Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III

Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III bridge, 1896
3480804 Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III bridge, 1896; (add.info.: Franco-Russian Alliance)

Background imageTzar Collection: Nicholas I, Tsar of Russia (litho)

Nicholas I, Tsar of Russia (litho)
8664029 Nicholas I, Tsar of Russia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas I (1796-1855), Tsar of Russia

Background imageTzar Collection: Fireworks for the coronation of Alexander II Emperor of Russia (colour litho)

Fireworks for the coronation of Alexander II Emperor of Russia (colour litho)
8663609 Fireworks for the coronation of Alexander II Emperor of Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTzar Collection: Peter the Great's Naval Preparations (colour litho)

Peter the Great's Naval Preparations (colour litho)
8661449 Peter the Great's Naval Preparations (colour litho) by Randall, Maurice (1865-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great's Naval Preparations)

Background imageTzar Collection: Critical of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, 1905 (print)

Critical of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, 1905 (print)
5669613 Critical of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, 1905 (print); (add.info.: French satirical Illustration 1905, critical of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTzar Collection: Alexander I, Emperor of Russia

Alexander I, Emperor of Russia
6317650 Alexander I, Emperor of Russia.; (add.info.: Alexander I, 1777- 1825. Emperor of Russia.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageTzar Collection: Alexander I, Emperor of Russia (1777-1825) (engraving)

Alexander I, Emperor of Russia (1777-1825) (engraving)
6317643 Alexander I, Emperor of Russia (1777-1825) (engraving); (add.info.: Emperor Alexander I of Russia, 1777-1825, aka Alexander the Blessed. Emperor of Russia)

Background imageTzar Collection: ALEXANDER I of Russia (1777-1825) (engraving)

ALEXANDER I of Russia (1777-1825) (engraving)
CUL4863070 ALEXANDER I of Russia (1777-1825) (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: ALEXANDER I of Russia (1777-1825). Tsar of Russia (1801-1825) Madrid

Background imageTzar Collection: The coronation of Nicholas II, the new tsar, near his wife (Alix de Hesse Darmstadt)

The coronation of Nicholas II, the new tsar, near his wife (Alix de Hesse Darmstadt)
NWI4944287 The coronation of Nicholas II, the new tsar, near his wife (Alix de Hesse Darmstadt, 1872-1918) embraces his mother (Dagmar of Denmark, 1847-1928) 1896 - Coronation of Nicholas II

Background imageTzar Collection: The court attending the Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, 1897

The court attending the Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, 1897
3480753 The court attending the Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration showing the court attending the Emperor Nicholas II)

Background imageTzar Collection: Portrait of Nicholas I of Russia, 19th century (engraving)

Portrait of Nicholas I of Russia, 19th century (engraving)
3521642 Portrait of Nicholas I of Russia, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Nicholas I of Russia (1796-1855) He was also the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland

Background imageTzar Collection: Alexis of Russia, 17th (engraving)

Alexis of Russia, 17th (engraving)
3507337 Alexis of Russia, 17th (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Alexis of Russia (1629-1676) Tsar of Russia during the major Cossack revolt of Stenka Razin

Background imageTzar Collection: Inauguration of the statue of Tsar Nicholas I, St Petersburg (engraving)

Inauguration of the statue of Tsar Nicholas I, St Petersburg (engraving)
8676889 Inauguration of the statue of Tsar Nicholas I, St Petersburg (engraving) by Richebourg, Pierre Ambroise (c.1810-c.1876); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTzar Collection: Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich of Russia

Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich of Russia
2623698 Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich of Russia; (add.info.: Photographic print of Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich of Russia (1858-1915)

Background imageTzar Collection: Portrait of the Tsesarevitch Alexander Nikolaevich in the uniform of the Atamansky Cossack

Portrait of the Tsesarevitch Alexander Nikolaevich in the uniform of the Atamansky Cossack regiment (oil on canvas)
8698251 Portrait of the Tsesarevitch Alexander Nikolaevich in the uniform of the Atamansky Cossack regiment (oil on canvas) by Kruger

Background imageTzar Collection: Portrait of Tsesarevich Alexander Nikolaevich in the uniform of the Leib Guard Black Sea Cossack

Portrait of Tsesarevich Alexander Nikolaevich in the uniform of the Leib Guard Black Sea Cossack squadron
8698250 Portrait of Tsesarevich Alexander Nikolaevich in the uniform of the Leib Guard Black Sea Cossack squadron (oil on canvas) by Dawe

Background imageTzar Collection: Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)

Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)
529855 Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Tsar Alexander III and Empress Marie fedorovna of Russia with their children)

Background imageTzar Collection: Half-length portrait of the Russian czar Alexander II

Half-length portrait of the Russian czar Alexander II
3566166 Half-length portrait of the Russian czar Alexander II by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: 1860 -1870 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageTzar Collection: Sofia, Bulgaria - the Tzaraes Palace - former Royal Palace Date: circa 1920s

Sofia, Bulgaria - the Tzaraes Palace - former Royal Palace Date: circa 1920s
Sofia, Bulgaria - the Tzars Palace - former Royal Palace Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTzar Collection: President Emile Loubet (1838-1929) Welcoming Tsar Nicolas II (1868-1917) and Tsarina Alexandra

President Emile Loubet (1838-1929) Welcoming Tsar Nicolas II (1868-1917) and Tsarina Alexandra
XIR218980 President Emile Loubet (1838-1929) Welcoming Tsar Nicolas II (1868-1917) and Tsarina Alexandra (1872-1918) to the Camp at Betheny, 21st September 1901, r.1905 (oil on canvas) by Dawant

Background imageTzar Collection: Portrait of Zar Alexander III of Russia (1845-1894)

Portrait of Zar Alexander III of Russia (1845-1894) Europe. Date of Photograph:1885 ca

Background imageTzar Collection: Anna Ioannovna, Empress of Russia. Portrait. (print)

Anna Ioannovna, Empress of Russia. Portrait. (print)
7419877 Anna Ioannovna, Empress of Russia. Portrait. (print) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780) (after); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageTzar Collection: Russian Tzar - Michael I - 1613-1645

Russian Tzar - Michael I - 1613-1645

Background imageTzar Collection: The Tzar Bell, Moscow, Russia, Victorian period

The Tzar Bell, Moscow, Russia, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Background imageTzar Collection: Tzar Bell, Moscow, Russia

Tzar Bell, Moscow, Russia

Background imageTzar Collection: Russian Moscow Tsar Bell pre-1900

Russian Moscow Tsar Bell pre-1900

Background imageTzar Collection: Russia The Tzar's Troika pre-1900

Russia The Tzar's Troika pre-1900

Background imageTzar Collection: Troika of the Russia Tzar

Troika of the Russia Tzar

Background imageTzar Collection: Family of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia photographed in 1905 (b/w photo)

Family of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia photographed in 1905 (b/w photo)
529426 Family of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia photographed in 1905 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTzar Collection: The Emperor of Russia at the Ball given by the Count and Countess de Morny at St Petersburg

The Emperor of Russia at the Ball given by the Count and Countess de Morny at St Petersburg (engraving)
7388713 The Emperor of Russia at the Ball given by the Count and Countess de Morny at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School

Background imageTzar Collection: Peter the Great: The Creator of the Old Russian Empire, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of

Peter the Great: The Creator of the Old Russian Empire, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge
IL281076 Peter the Great: The Creator of the Old Russian Empire, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Tennant, C

Background imageTzar Collection: Peter the Great in the dockyard at Deptford (litho)

Peter the Great in the dockyard at Deptford (litho)
STC343854 Peter the Great in the dockyard at Deptford (litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTzar Collection: Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the Peacemaker, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 22nd September

Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the Peacemaker, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 22nd September, 1901 (colour litho)
CHT173068 Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the Peacemaker, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 22nd September, 1901 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageTzar Collection: Emperor Alexander II, c. 1888 (oil on canvas)

Emperor Alexander II, c. 1888 (oil on canvas)
3026582 Emperor Alexander II, c.1888 (oil on canvas) by Russian School (19th century); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Alexander II (1818 in Moscow - 13 March [O.S)

Background imageTzar Collection: The Tsar returning the salutes of his troops and general officers, illustration from The King

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

Background imageTzar Collection: The Troops bringing the Colours into the Royal Palace, illustration from The King

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

Background imageTzar Collection: The Tsar and Grand Duke Michaelovitch walking on the parade ground in St

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

Background imageTzar Collection: Tsar Ivan IV (1530-84) Conquering Kazan in 1552, 1800s (oil on canvas)

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



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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.