Tobolsk Collection

Russia / 1918 / Royals
The Russian royal family in captivity at Tobolsk, where they were held from September 1917 to April 1918

View of Tobolsk from the south, 1862. Creator: Znamensky
View of Tobolsk from the south, 1862. Found in the Collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Experience faite par l abbe Chappe d Auteroche, de l Academie des sciences, a Tobolsk, en Siberie
3644756 Experience faite par l abbe Chappe d Auteroche, de l Academie des sciences, a Tobolsk, en Siberie, l an 1761 (engraving) by French School

Sketches in Siberia (engraving)
1060753 Sketches in Siberia (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Siberia)

City of Tobolsk, Russia, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468751 City of Tobolsk, Russia, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Windmills in the Ialutorovsk district of Tobolsk Province, Russian Empire, 1912 (photo)
698968 Windmills in the Ialutorovsk district of Tobolsk Province, Russian Empire, 1912 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Russian, out of copyright

Nicholas II of Russia with Family in Tobolsk. Artist: Anonymous
Nicholas II of Russia with Family in Tobolsk. Private Collection

View of Tobolsk, 1850s. Artist: Znamensky, Mikhail Stepanovich (1833-1892)
View of Tobolsk, 1850s. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

View of Tobolsk, ca 1735. Artist: Lursenius, Johann Wilhelm (1704-1771)
View of Tobolsk, ca 1735. Private Collection

Tobol sk, Siberia, Russia, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Tobolsk (From: Travels into Muscovy), 1711. Artist: Bruijn, Cornelis de (1652-1727)
Tobolsk (From: Travels into Muscovy), 1711. From a private collection

Tobolsk, Siberia, Russia, 1886. Artist: Jean Baptiste Henri Durand Brager
Tobolsk, Siberia, Russia, 1886. Tobolsk, historic capital of Siberia, lies at the confluence of the Tobol and Irtysh rivers

View of Tobolsk, a historic capital of Siberia, Russia
A view of Tobolsk, a historic capital of Siberia on the Irtysh river (where it joins the Tobol), now part of the Tyumen Oblast, . A rescue boat / lifeboat Station on the river

Chappe and the Transit of Venus, 1761. Historical artwork of the French astronomer Jean-Baptiste Chappe d Auteroche (left, 1722-1769) in Tobolsk, Siberia, Russia

View of the Siberian capital Tobolsk on the Tobol and Irtysh Rivers.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Head Man Oil canvas board 20 7 / 8 x 13 7 / 8 53 35. 2 cm
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Russia, Tobolsk, Historical capital of Western Siberia, where rivers Irtysh and Tobol meet, engraving
Russia, 19th century. The city of Tobolsk, historical capital of Western Siberia, where the rivers Irtysh and Tobol meet. Engraving

St Sophia Cathedral, Tobolsk, Russia
View of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St Sophia, with a belfry on the right, in Tobolsk, Siberia, Russia. The building was completed in 1686

Russia Tobolsk
General view of Tobolsk, on the Irtysh river where it joins the Tobol

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"Tobolsk: A Historic Refuge for Royalty in Siberia" In the midst of political turmoil, Tsar Nicholas II found himself exiled to Tobolsk, Siberia on 13 August 1917. This remote city became his temporary sanctuary as he sought solace amidst the vast landscapes of Russia. The view from the south, captured in a remarkable 1862 engraving by Znamensky, showcases Tobolsk's picturesque charm. Tobolsk holds a significant place in Russian history, as evidenced by various artistic depictions throughout the years. An engraving from 1761 depicts an expedition led by Abbe Chappe d'Auteroche of the Academy of Sciences who explored this region and left behind invaluable observations. Sketches from another era portray life in Siberia with its rugged beauty and untamed wilderness. The city itself has undergone transformations over time; a colored engraving from the early 19th century reveals Tobolsk's architectural splendor while windmills dotting the Ialutorovsk district showcase rural life within Tobolsk Province during the Russian Empire. One cannot forget Nicholas II's presence here - an anonymous artist immortalized him with his family against a backdrop of Tobolsk's landscape. Their image sitting atop a greenhouse captures both their resilience and vulnerability during these uncertain times. Looking further back into history, we find earlier views painted by artists such as Mikhail Stepanovich Znamensky (1850s) and Johann Wilhelm Lursenius (ca 1735). These artworks offer glimpses into what Tobolsk looked like centuries ago – testament to its enduring significance. Even photographs capture moments frozen in time; one taken in 1895 shows us how people lived their lives within this vibrant community. Another photograph transports us to that fateful year when Nicholas II ruled over his children while perched upon a greenhouse - an intimate glimpse into their lives in Tobolsk, Siberia.