Northern Caucasus Collection

Imam Shamil (1799-1871) in captivity, c. 1870
Imam Shamil (1799-1871) in captivity

Chamil ou Imam Chamil - Imam Shamil (1797-1871) - Anonymous - 1854 - Watercolour on paper - 32x23 - Private Collection
FIA5396514 Chamil ou Imam Chamil - Imam Shamil (1797-1871) - Anonymous - 1854 - Watercolour on paper - 32x23 - Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River
FIA5380639 Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River by Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cavaliers tcherkesses traversant la riviere (Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River)

The Circassians dancing, 1812. Artist: Karneyev, Yegor
The Circassians dancing, 1812. From a private collection

The Circassian guards, 1880. Artist: Khlebovsky, Stanislav (1835-1884)
The Circassian guards, 1880. From a private collection

Caucasian rider. Private Collection

House of Prince Dadiani in Mingrelia, 1833. Private Collection

Circassian helmet (Study), 1826. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Imam Shamil on 25 August 1859, c. 1886. Private Collection

A Circassian rider, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Frontier Guards (Circassian Prince on Horseback Selling Two Boys). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1859. Artist: Deniere, Andrei (Heinrich-Johann) (1820-1892)
Portrait of the Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1859. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Prince Alexander Ivanovich Baryatinsky (1815-1879). Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Portrait of Imam Shamil (1797-1871). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of of the major general Nikolay Sleptsov (1815?1851), 1877. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of of the major general Nikolay Sleptsov (1815?1851), 1877. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Memory of Caucasus, 1838. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
Memory of Caucasus, 1838. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Caucasian landscape with camels, 1837-1838. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
Caucasian landscape with camels, 1837-1838. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Firefight in the mountains of Dagestan, 1840-1841. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
Firefight in the mountains of Dagestan, 1840-1841. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Aul Chirkey, Dagestan, 1841. Artist: Gagarin, Grigori Grigorievich (1810-1893)
Aul Chirkey, Dagestan, 1841. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Hold up! (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Hold up! (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Private Collection

The prayer (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
The prayer (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Private Collection

Imam Shamil in the Caucasus. Artist: Sommer, Richard Karl (1866-1939)
Imam Shamil in the Caucasus. Private Collection

To Peoples of the Caucasus. Artist: Moor, Dmitri Stachievich (1883-1946)
To Peoples of the Caucasus. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Infantry of the Russian Caucasus Army, 1867. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
Infantry of the Russian Caucasus Army, 1867. From a private collection

Exchange and ransoming from Schamyl of the family of Prince David Chavchavadze and Princess Orbelian Artist: Anonymous
Exchange and ransoming from Schamyl of the family of Prince David Chavchavadze and Princess Orbeliani with their children, 1855, 1855. From a private collection

Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1854. From a private collection

Imam Shamil (1797-1871). Artist: Dickes, William (1815-1892)
Imam Shamil (1797-1871). From a private collection

Russian Forces Crosses the Caucasus Mountains in Adjara, 1872. Artist: Willewalde
Russian Forces Crosses the Caucasus Mountains in Adjara, 1872. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Cherkessian Horseman Crossing the River. Artist: Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928)
Cherkessian Horseman Crossing the River. From a private collection

The battle of the Valerik River on July 11, 1840, 1840. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
The battle of the Valerik River on July 11, 1840, 1840. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The mountaineers leave the aul before approach of the Russian army, 1872. Artist: Grusinsky
The mountaineers leave the aul before approach of the Russian army, 1872. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Caucasian Battle. Artist: Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915)
Caucasian Battle. From a private collection

Cherkess Celebrating the end of Muharram with the Equestrian Sport of the Dash for the Prize Lamb, 1889. From a private collection

Leila and Khadji Abrek (After the poem by M. Lermontov), 1852. Artist: Ge, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1831-1894)
Leila and Khadji Abrek (After the poem by M. Lermontov), 1852. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

Terek Cossack with Daughter (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

A Kabardin man (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince of Megrelia (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince Kazbek of Ossetia (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

A Circassian (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince of Imereti (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of Imam Shamil (1799-1871), 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Imam Shamil (1799-1871), 19th century. From a private collection

Dressing station, 1893. Artist: Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947)
Dressing station, 1893. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

Russian Military Camp in Dagestan, 1895 (oil on canvas)
BAL368870 Russian Military Camp in Dagestan, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Alexandrovsky, Ivan Fyodorovich (b.1817); State Art Museum of the Dagestan Republic, Makhatchkala; Russian, out of copyright

The War in Circassia: Shamil, the Circassian Chief, 1846

The War in Circassia: Shamil, the Circassian Chief, 1846

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The Northern Caucasus, a region rich in history and culture, is brought to life through various captivating artworks. One such piece is "Chamil ou Imam Chamil - Imam Shamil, " an anonymous watercolor painting from 1854. This artwork, measuring 32x23 inches and held in a private collection, depicts the renowned figure of Imam Shamil (1797-1871). Known for his resistance against Russian expansion into the Caucasus, Imam Shamil's legacy remains etched in history. Another remarkable portrayal of the region can be found in "Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River. " This artwork showcases the bravery and skill of Circassian horsemen as they navigate treacherous waters. Painted by Yegor Karneyev in 1812, it captures both their equestrian prowess and their deep connection with nature. "The Circassians dancing" by artist Karneyev transports us back to 1812 when vibrant celebrations filled the air. The lively depiction showcases traditional Circassian dances that have been passed down through generations. It serves as a testament to their cultural heritage and enduring spirit. In contrast, Stanislav Khlebovsky's "The Circassian guards" from 1880 offers a glimpse into more formal aspects of society during that time period. With meticulous attention to detail, this artwork portrays elegantly dressed guards who served as protectors within Circassian communities. A striking image titled "Caucasian rider" encapsulates the essence of horsemanship prevalent throughout the Northern Caucasus. Whether for transportation or warfare purposes, horses played an integral role in daily life across these lands. Delving further into historical architecture is "House of Prince Dadiani in Mingrelia, " painted in 1833. This artwork immortalizes an exquisite mansion belonging to Prince Dadiani—a prominent figure whose influence extended beyond his home province.