Ostrovsky Collection

Konstantin Stanislavski as General Krutítsky in the comedy “Even the smartest person can do
Konstantin Stanislavski as General Krutitsky in the comedy "Even the smartest person can do something stupid" by Alexander Ostrowski, 1910. Private Collection

Snow Maiden. Costume design for the opera "Snow Maiden" by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Private Collection

Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian playwright, 1884. Artist: Alexander Lensky
Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian playwright, 1884. Ostrovskys (1823-1866) best know plays are Enough Stupidity in Every Wise Man and The Storm. Several of his plays have been turned into operas

Nina Slobodka Berendeevka by Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (1848 - 1926)
5305368 Nina Slobodka Berendeevka by Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (1848 - 1926) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926); (add.info)

Merchant Dikoy. Costume design for the play The Storm by A. Ostrovsky, 1920. Creator: Kustodiev
Merchant Dikoy. Costume design for the play The Storm by A. Ostrovsky, 1920. Private Collection

Costume design for the opera Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1919. Artist: Roerich
Costume design for the opera Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1919. Private Collection

The Jesters, 1865, (1965). Creator: Illarion Pryanishnikov
The Jesters, 1865, (1965). A retired official is mocked by drunks. Scene inspired by A.N.Ostrovskys play " Jokers", which premiered in 1864 in St Petersburg and Moscow

Kupava, End 1890s. Private Collection

Costume design for the theatre play Wolfs and Sheeps by A. Ostrovsky, 1915. Private Collection

Portrait of the Dramatist Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823-1886), 1860s. Found in the Collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Mizgir. Costume design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by Alexander Ostrovsky. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Kupava. Costume design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by Alexander Ostrovsky. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Spring. Costume design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by Alexander Ostrovsky. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Stage design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by Alexander Ostrovsky. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Tsar Berendey. Costume design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by Alexander Ostrovsky. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Stage design for the opera Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A. Ostrovsky, Shchelykovo

Drunk Tyran. Illustration to the theatre play An Ardent Heart by Alexander Ostrovsky. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A. Ostrovsky, Shchelykovo

Stage design for the theatre play The Voyevoda (A Dream on the Volga) by Alexander Ostrovsky. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A. Ostrovsky, Shchelykovo

Sovremennik: Ivan Goncharov, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Dmitri Grigorovich, Alexander Druzhinin and Artist: Levitsky
Sovremennik: Ivan Goncharov, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Dmitri Grigorovich, Alexander Druzhinin and Alexander Ostrovsky. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House)

Berendeyevka. Stage design for the opera Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1885. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Stage design for the play The Storm by A. Ostrovsky, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Russian master
Stage design for the play The Storm by A. Ostrovsky, Mid of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Portrait of a Girl, 1770s. Artist: Ostrovsky, Grigory (active 1760-1780)
Portrait of a Girl, 1770s. Found in the collection of the State United Art Museum, Kostroma

Portrait of Anna Lermontova, 1776. Artist: Ostrovsky, Grigory (active 1760-1780)
Portrait of Anna Lermontova, 1776. Found in the collection of the State United Art Museum, Kostroma

Tsar Berendey. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Costume design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by Alexander Ostrovsky. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Tsar Berendey. Costume design for the opera Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1885. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Kupava. Costume design for the opera Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1885. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Grandfather Frost. Costume design for the opera Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1885. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Spring Beauty. Costume design for the opera Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1885. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Snow Maiden and Lel. Costume design for the opera Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1885. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Palace of Tsar Berendey. Stage design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by A. Ostrovsky, 1912. From a private collection

Ded Moroz. Costume design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by A. Ostrovsky, 1912. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Ded Moroz. Costume design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by A. Ostrovsky, 1912. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Costume design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by A. Ostrovsky, 1912. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Costume design for the theatre play Snow Maiden by A. Ostrovsky, 1912. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the Dramatist Alexander N. Ostrovsky (1823-1886)

Stage design for the play The Storm, by Alexander Ostrovsky, 1916. Artist: Aleksandr Golovin
Stage design for the play The Storm, by Alexander Ostrovsky, 1916.Found in the collection of the State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Costume design for the play The Storm by Alexander Ostrovsky, 1916. Artist: Aleksandr Golovin
Costume design for the play The Storm by Alexander Ostrovsky, 1916. Found in the collection of the State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Mariya Babanova, Russian actress, 1923. Babanova (1900-1983) in Alexander Ostrovskys play A Profitable Position. Found in the collection of the The State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Igor Ilyinsky, Russian actor, 1924. Ilyinsky (1901-1987) in a production of Alexander Ostrovskys play The Forest, at the Meyerhold Theatre, Moscow

Russian playwrights, 1870s. Alexander Ostrovsky (centre) (1823-1886) with members of the Russian Playwrights Association. Found in the collection of the The State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum

Scene from Alexander Ostrovskys play False Dmitriy, Maly Theatre, Moscow, Russia, 1870s. Found in the collection of the The State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Scene from Alexander Ostrovskys play Its a Family Affair, Maly Theatre, Moscow, Russia, 1892. Found in the collection of the The State Central A Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian dramatist, late 1850s
Alexander Ostrovsky (1823-1866), Russian dramatist, late 1850s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Nikolai Ostrovsky
NIKOLAI OSTROVSKY Russian writer : though blind and paralysed he wrote an optimistic autobiographical novel

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Alexander Ostrovsky was a renowned Russian playwright who lived from 1823 to 1886. His contributions to the world of theater are still celebrated today, as his works continue to be performed and studied. One of his most famous plays is "The Storm, " which showcases the complexities of human relationships in a small provincial town. Ostrovsky's talent for storytelling is beautifully captured in various artistic renditions. The painting "Nina Slobodka Berendeevka" by Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov brings to life one of Ostrovsky's characters, showcasing the artist's ability to capture emotion on canvas. Costume designs also played an essential role in bringing Ostrovsky's plays to life on stage. In Kustodiev's costume design for Merchant Dikoy in "The Storm, " we see intricate details that reflect the character's personality and social status. Another notable collaboration with composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov resulted in the opera adaptation of Ostrovsky's play "Snow Maiden. " Roerich’s costume design for this production captures the ethereal beauty and enchantment associated with this beloved Russian fairy tale. In Illarion Pryanishnikov’s painting "The Jesters, " we catch a glimpse into the vibrant world of entertainment that inspired many scenes within Ostrovsky’s plays. This artwork serves as a reminder of how theater has always been an integral part of society, providing both amusement and reflection on human nature. Among Ostrovsky’s iconic characters are Kupava and Mizgir from “Snow Maiden. ” Their costumes, depicted through various designs over time, showcase their individuality while reflecting the cultural context surrounding their stories. Lastly, stage designs have played a crucial role in creating immersive theatrical experiences based on Ostrovsky’s works. These elaborate sets transport audiences into different worlds, such as those seen in productions like “Snow Maiden” or other plays.