Mussorgsky Collection

Mussorgsky / Boris / Costume
Costume design for Boris

The Heroes' Gate (The Great Gate of Kiev), 1869. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
The Heroes' Gate (The Great Gate of Kiev), 1869. Private Collection

Motifs of Russian architecture: doors, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Motifs of Russian architecture: doors, 1874. Private Collection

Candelabra, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Candelabra, 1874. Private Collection

Design details of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Creator: Hartmann
Design details of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Private Collection

Corner part of the Mamontov Printing House building, decorated with colored tiles, 1874. Private Collection

Entrance area of ??the building for public lectures, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Entrance area of ??the building for public lectures, 1874. Private Collection

Gate of Mamontov's house in Moscow, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Gate of Mamontov's house in Moscow, 1874. Private Collection

Box of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Box of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Private Collection

The mug presented to Admiral Greig, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
The mug presented to Admiral Greig, 1874. Private Collection

Sketch of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Sketch of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Private Collection

Baba Yaga's hut on chicken feet. Russian style clock, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Baba Yaga's hut on chicken feet. Russian style clock, 1874. Private Collection

MUSSORGSKY/KHOVANSCCHINA
Costume for Martha, a widow, mystic, former mistress of Andrei Khovanski, son of Ivan K : she escapes being drowned, dies throwing herself into a fire

Set design for Act I of the opera Khovanshchina (1911), (gouache on board)
1195855 Set design for Act I of the opera Khovanshchina (1911), (gouache on board) by Korovin, Konstantin Alekseevich (1861-1939); 37.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938) as Boris Godunov (1551-1605) 1916 (oil on canvas
BAL238858 Portrait of Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938) as Boris Godunov (1551-1605) 1916 (oil on canvas) by Kharitonov, Nikolay Vassilyevich (1880-1944); 135x250 cm; State Central A.A

Modest Petrovich Moussorgsky (1835-81), illustration from L
CHT163616 Modest Petrovich Moussorgsky (1835-81), illustration from L Histoire de la Musique en Russie by Albert Soubies, published in Paris, 1898 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Portrait of Fyodor Ivanov Shaliapin (1873-1939) in the Role of Boris Godunov, 1912, (1965). Fyodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (1873-1938) in the title role of Mussorgskys opera

Portrait of the Composer Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, 1881, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
Portrait of the Composer Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, 1881, (1965). Russian composer Modest Petrovich Musorgsky (1839-1881), painted in hospital 10 days before his death

Stage design for the opera Salammbo by Modest Mussorgsky. Private Collection

Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M, Mussorgsky, 1915-1916
Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M. Mussorgsky, 1915-1916. Private Collection

Picture XVI. The Great Gate of Kiev. Stage design for Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky, 1928. Found in the collection of Musee national d art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Costume design for the opera The Fair at Sorochyntsi by Modest Mussorgsky, 1919. From a private collection

Stage design for the ballet Oriental Fantasy by Ippolitov-Ivanov and Mussorgsky, 1913. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet Oriental Fantasy by Ippolitov-Ivanov and Mussorgsky, 1913. From a private collection

Modest Mussorgsky, 1873
Modest Mussorgsky

Modest Mussorgsky, 1865
Modest Mussorgsky

Modest Mussorgsky, 1874
Modest Mussorgsky

Modest Mussorgsky, Russian composer, as a young man, late 1850s. Mussorgsky (1839-1881) as a cadet in the Preobrazhensky Regiment of the Imperial Guards

Portrait of Modest Petrovich Moussorgsky (1839-81) 1881 (oil on canvas)
XIR41747 Portrait of Modest Petrovich Moussorgsky (1839-81) 1881 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 69x57 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

A Square in the Moscow Kremlin, stage design for the Prologue, Scene 2
BAL238856 A Square in the Moscow Kremlin, stage design for the Prologue, Scene 2 from the opera Boris Godunov by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, 1908 (gouache on cardboard) by Golovin

Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) Russian composer, a master of orchestration. A member of The Five (Balakirev, Mussorgsky, Cui, Borodin ). Head-and-shoulders image

Mussorgsky / Boris / Liebig6
Act Four : Boris suffers another fit and, sensing his end is nigh, calls for his son and declares him his legitimate successor

Mussorgsky / Boris / Liebig5
Act Four scene 2 : in the forest of Kromy, the people acclaim the false Dmitri as their Tsar

Mussorgsky / Boris Godunov
Act Four : Prince Shuisky terrifies Boris with his account of Dmitris rebellion

Mussorgsky / Boris / Liebig3
Act One scene 2 : : Grigori the false Dmitri, with Marina, an ambitious schemer who plans to use him so as to become Tsarina

Mussorgsky / Boris / Liebig2
Act One scene 2 : : Grigori is recognised as the false Dmitri

Mussorgsky / Boris / Liebig1
Act One : outside the monastery of Novedevichy, the people implore Boris to accept the crown : he accepts

Mussorgsky / Boris / Set
Set design for the Prologue : the courtyard of the Nevodevichy monastery

Modest Mussorgsky
MODEST PETROVICH MUSSORGSKY Russian composer

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Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, a renowned Russian composer of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. Known for his innovative and unconventional compositions, Mussorgsky's works continue to captivate audiences worldwide. One of his most famous operas is "Boris Godunov, " based on the historical figure Boris Godunov. In a stunning portrait from 1916, Feodor Chaliapin embodies the role of Boris with intensity and power. The oil-on-canvas painting captures Chaliapin's commanding presence as he brings this complex character to life. Mussorgsky's talent extended beyond composing; he also dabbled in set design. His gouache-on-board creation for Act I of the opera "Khovanshchina" showcases his artistic prowess. With intricate details and vibrant colors, Mussorgsky transports viewers into a visually striking world that complements his musical genius. In another artistic endeavor, Mussorgsky drew inspiration from unexpected places - such as the Paris Catacombs - for one movement in his masterpiece "Pictures at an Exhibition. " This watercolor-on-paper piece depicts hauntingly beautiful scenes found within these underground tunnels, showcasing Mussorgsky's ability to evoke emotions through both sound and sight. The composer himself is immortalized in various portraits throughout history. One notable depiction by Il ya Repin portrays Modest Petrovich Moussorgsky during his lifetime (1835-1881). This illustration captures him deep in thought, perhaps contemplating new melodies or exploring uncharted musical territories. Another portrait features Fyodor Ivanov Shaliapin portraying Boris Godunov in 1912. This image exudes grandeur and majesty as Shaliapin embodies the tragic tsar with remarkable stage presence. Mussorgsky's influence extends beyond just music; it encompasses other aspects of performing arts too.