Boyars Collection

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

Ivan the Terrible, 1875. Creator: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
Ivan the Terrible, 1875. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Russian costumes, 17th and 18th Century (engraving)
968807 Russian costumes, 17th and 18th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian costumes, 17th and 18th Century)

Napoleon before Moscow, 1814, waiting for the deputation of Boyars
1772360 Napoleon before Moscow, 1814, waiting for the deputation of Boyars, from Bibbys Annual, published 1910 (litho) by English School

Russian costumes, 17th and 18th Century (coloured engraving)
5230004 Russian costumes, 17th and 18th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian costumes, 17th and 18th Century)

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

Tsars caftan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Silk caftan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Kaftan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Silk caftan of the Tsar Ivan IV. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar Clothing of the XVII century. The Princes Repnin. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar Clothing of the XVII century. Afanasiy Kirillovich Naryshkin. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar Clothing of the XVII century. Morning Silk Caftan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar Clothing of the XVII century. Kaftan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar Clothing of the XVII century. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar kaftan of the XVII century. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Costume design for the opera The Merchant Kalashnikov by A. Rubinstein, 1901. Found in the collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

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

Sprinkling the hops (study). Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Sprinkling the hops (study). Private Collection

Ivan the Terrible. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Ivan the Terrible. Private Collection

Reading an edict. Artist: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich (1856-1933)
Reading an edict. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

The boyars mansions sleeping, 1918. Artist: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich (1856-1933)
The boyars mansions sleeping, 1918. Found in the collection of the National Art Museum of Belorussian Republik, Minsk

Waiting for the Tzar, 1901. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Waiting for the Tzar, 1901. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Fools coat. Boyar Druzhina Andreyevich Morozov before Ivan the Terrible, 1885. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

An edict are written, 1890. Artist: Karelin, Andrei Andreevich (1866-1928)
An edict are written, 1890. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Dnepropetrovsk

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

Tsars Alexei Mikhailovich Ride to the Hunt, 1896. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Tsars Alexei Mikhailovich Ride to the Hunt, 1896. Private Collection

Portrait of the Artists Wife, 1917. Artist: Kulikov, Ivan Semyonovich (1875-1941)
Portrait of the Artists Wife, 1917. From a private collection

Boyar, 1911. Artist: Pelevin, Ivan Andreyevich (1840-1917)
Boyar, 1911. From a private collection

Falconers at the Amusement court of Moscow in the 17th Century, 1902
Falconers at the Amusement court of Moscow in the 17th Century. From: The Grand Ducal, Tsarist and Imperial Hunting in Russia, 1902. Private Collection

Russian woman (From: Reizen over Moskovie), 1711. Artist: Bruijn, Cornelis de (1652-1727)
Russian woman (From: Reizen over Moskovie), 1711. From a private collection

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

GEUR2A-00120
A group of Russian nobles called boyars, the Kremlin in the background, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut

PROY2A-00113
Cutting off the long robes of the Russian boyars by order of Peter I. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an illustration

Boyars Beards Trimmed
In his efforts to introduce Western customs into Russia, Peter the Great imposes a tax on beards. This satire shows him trimming the beard of a Boyar. Date: 1698

1690 / Boyars Robes Cut
Peter the Greats policy of Westernisation includes a decree that courtiers and officials wear Western clothes. Thus the long robes of the Boyars are shortened. Date: 1698

1690 / Boyars Sleeves Cut
Peter the Greats policy of Westernisation includes a decree that courtiers and officials wear Western clothes. Here he cuts the long sleeves of the Boyars. Date: 1698

The Veche in the Republic of Novgorod, 1861 (oil on canvas)
BAL283524 The Veche in the Republic of Novgorod, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Khudyakov, Vasily Grigorievich (1826-1871); 53x74 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Anna, Comtesse Mathieu de Noailles (18761933) - a Romanian-French writer. She was a descendant of the Bibescu and Craiovesti families of Romanian boyars. Date: circa 1910

Portrait of the boyar Feodor Veriguin. Russian school. Painting. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Russian Museum

Moscow, Russia - The Palace of the Romanov Boyars Date: circa 1908

Racial / Russia / Boyars
Boyars, male and female Date: 17th - 18th century

Russian Czar & Boyars
A Russian Czar on his throne with crown, sceptre & orb and two Boyars in brightly patterned ornate robes, boots & fur hats

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"Boyars: Guardians of Russian Tradition and Power" From the dramatic events of history to the intricate details of their attire, they have played a significant role in shaping Russia's rich cultural heritage. Vasily Shuysky, leading the Muscovites in the killing of Tsar False Dmitry I in 1606, exemplifies their influence on political affairs. The distinctive Russian costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries showcase the opulence and elegance associated with these noble figures. Engravings depict intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and luxurious fabrics that adorned their garments. These outfits were not only a reflection of fashion but also symbols of status and prestige. Even Napoleon himself recognized the importance when he awaited a deputation from them before Moscow in 1814. Their presence signified an acknowledgment by one powerful leader to another. Lebedev's artwork from 1907 portrays Tsar Ivan IV surrounded by his loyal boyars. This image captures both their loyalty to the monarch as well as their influential position within society. The Antiquities collection provides us with glimpses into specific pieces worn by tsars themselves - caftans made from silk or other exquisite materials. These artifacts remind us that clothing was not merely functional for boyars; it was an expression of power and authority. In addition to tsarist attire, depictions show how boyar clothing evolved throughout time. The Princes Repnin are depicted wearing clothing typical for XVII-century nobility while Afanasiy Kirillovich Naryshkin showcases another variation on this style. Whether through political maneuvering or sartorial splendor, they have left an indelible mark on Russian history. Their legacy continues to fascinate scholars and enthusiasts alike who seek to understand this unique class that shaped Russia's past.