Samokish Collection

Marschall Mikhail Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino, 1912. Artist: Samokish, Nikolai Semyonovich (1860-1944)
Marschall Mikhail Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino, 1912. Private Collection

Zaporozhian attack. Private Collection

The Russo-Japanese War: a detachment of Baikal Cossacks, 1904. Private Collection

The Red Cavalry at Perekop, Early 1920s. Private Collection

Illustration for The Grand Ducal, Tsarist and Imperial Hunting in Russia by N. Kutepov, 1896. Private Collection

Hunting party with the Emperor Alexander III and Empress Maria Feodorovna, 1880s. From a private collection

Bear baiting. Illustration for The Grand Ducal, Tsarist and Imperial Hunting in Russia by N. Kutepov, 1896. Private Collection

The Battle of Maloyaroslavets on 24 October 1812, 1900-1910. Artist: Samokish, Nikolai Semyonovich (1860-1944)
The Battle of Maloyaroslavets on 24 October 1812, 1900-1910. Found in the collection of State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Troika, 1917. Artist: Nikolai Samokish
Troika, 1917. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Simferopol

Red Cross Tents at Mukden - Russo-Japanese War
Red Cross Tents at Mukden - the last major land battle of the Russo-Japanese War, fought from 20th February to 10th March 1905 between Japan and Russia near Mukden in Manchuria

Protecting Russian territory in Manchuria
A young Russian soldier guarding the security of Manchuria. Date: 1904

A High Ranking Boyar Woman
A Boyaryshnya - A Boyar (high ranking) Woman in a fine and expensive silken gown Date: 1904

Russian Bride
From the Altar A Russian Bride. Date: 1903

Driving a Troika - Samokish
Driving a Troika - a traditional Russian harness driving combination, using three horses abreast, usually pulling a sleigh. Date: 1902

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"Exploring the Artistic Legacy of Samokish: From Battlefields to Hunting Parties" Step into the captivating world of Nikolai Semyonovich Samokish (1860-1944), a renowned artist whose brushstrokes brought historical events and cultural traditions to life. In his masterpiece, "Marschall Mikhail Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino, 1912, " Samokish immortalizes one of Russia's greatest military leaders. Transporting us further back in time, we witness the fierce Zaporozhian attack and feel the intensity of The Russo-Japanese War through "A detachment of Baikal Cossacks, 1904. " Samokish's attention to detail allows us to relive these significant moments in history. But it wasn't only battles that captured his artistic eye. Through "The Red Cavalry at Perekop, Early 1920s, " we glimpse into the tumultuous period following the Russian Revolution. The spirit and determination radiate from every stroke as he portrays this iconic cavalry unit. Samokish's versatility shines through his illustrations for N. Kutepov's book on hunting in Russia. With "Illustration for The Grand Ducal, Tsarist and Imperial Hunting in Russia by N. Kutepov, 1896, " we step into a regal world where hunting parties with Emperor Alexander III and Empress Maria Feodorovna were grand affairs filled with opulence. Delving deeper into this theme, we encounter an intriguing depiction titled "Bear baiting. " This illustration captures both the thrill and danger associated with imperial hunts during Tsarist times—a testament to Samokish's ability to evoke emotions through art. In another historical tableau entitled "The Battle of Maloyaroslavets on 24 October 1812, 1900-1910, " Samokish transports us back to Napoleon Bonaparte's ill-fated invasion of Russia.