Tzar Collection

Peter I, the Great (1672-1725) at Deptford Dockyard, 1857 (oil on canvas)
RHC9705 Peter I, the Great (1672-1725) at Deptford Dockyard, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 152.3x243.7 cm; Royal Holloway

PROY2A-00168
Marriage of dwarfs at the court of Peter the Great. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Entrance of the Emperors into Paris (w / c on paper)
CHT217244 The Entrance of the Emperors into Paris (w/c on paper) by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Napoleonic war of 1812, depiction of napoleons retreat from moscow being overseen by the imperial russian two-headed eagle and tsar alexander i

Crowning of Nicolas I
NICOLAS I/TSAR SCENES & EVENTS Crowning of the Tzar in Moscow on 19 August 1826. Date: 1796 - 1855

Alexei Nikolaevich, 1900s (b/w photo)
5669433 Alexei Nikolaevich, 1900s (b/w photo); (add.info.: Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-17 July 1918) the Tsarevich of the Russian Empire.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo)
5669334 Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho)
8655541 Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia (litho)
8664014 Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great (1672-1725), Tsar of Russia

Vladimir II Monomakh, Grand Prince of Kievan Rus' on a hunt (colour litho)
8663532 Vladimir II Monomakh, Grand Prince of Kievan Rus' on a hunt (colour litho) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vladimir II Monomakh)

Tsar Nicholas II
NWI4946885 Tsar Nicholas II.; (add.info.: Tsar Nicholas II.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Czar Nicholas II as a boy, when he was the Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich, the heir-apparent, 1880s
NWI4945840 Czar Nicholas II as a boy, when he was the Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich, the heir-apparent, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info)

The Moscow revolt (1682) or streltsy lift at the Red Staircase on behalf of young Peter I the Great
NWI4945446 The Moscow revolt (1682) or streltsy lift at the Red Staircase on behalf of young Peter I the Great and his brother Ivan V (1666-1696)

Tsar Peter I the Great (in the clothes he wore in Azov (1696) - Tsar Peter I in the attracts he wore at Azov
NWI4943984 Tsar Peter I the Great (in the clothes he wore in Azov (1696) - Tsar Peter I in the attracts he wore at Azov. Hand-colored engraving; (add.info)

Michael I of Russia, 17th (engraving)
3507338 Michael I of Russia, 17th (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Michael I of Russia (1596-1645) the first Russian Tsar of the House of Romanov. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive.

Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by Empress Alexandra is met by French President, Faure, 1896
3480807 Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by Empress Alexandra is met by French President, Faure, 1896; (add.info.: Franco-Russian Alliance)

Tsar Nicholas I inaugurating the semaphore telegraph line between Moscow and Warsaw in 1833 (engraving)
541879 Tsar Nicholas I inaugurating the semaphore telegraph line between Moscow and Warsaw in 1833 (engraving); (add.info.: Tsar Ncholas I (1796-1855)

Nicholas I , Nikolaj Pavlovic, drawing by Vernier, engraving by Laderer, 1838 (engraving)
3600078 Nicholas I , Nikolaj Pavlovic, drawing by Vernier, engraving by Laderer, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Nicholas I , Nikolaj Pavlovic (1796-1855). Tsar of Russia (1825-1855)

Portrait of Russian Tsar Nicholas I Romanov (1796-1855), brother and successor of Alexander I. 19th century lithography
FGL5475245 Portrait of Russian Tsar Nicholas I Romanov (1796-1855), brother and successor of Alexander I. 19th century lithography; Fototeca Gilardi.

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409455 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander III, 1845-1894
5614394 Alexander III, 1845-1894; (add.info.: Alexander III, 1845-1894. Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland)

Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo)
5669374 Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)
5669350 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)
5669330 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alexei Nikolaevich, the Tsarevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo)
5669296 Alexei Nikolaevich, the Tsarevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nicholas I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, 1853 (lithograph)
UTD4918196 Nicholas I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, 1853 (lithograph); (add.info.: Nicholas I of Russia, Emperor of Russia)

The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1907_11_2: Third Duma - Russia, Urban Architecture, Snow
ICA4861542 The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1907_11_2: Third Duma - Russia, Urban Architecture, Snow, Revolution of 1905 - Nicholas II

Anna Ionnovna, 18th century
3507859 Anna Ionnovna, 18th century; (add.info.: Empress Anna Ioannovna, daughter of Tsar Ivan V of Russia and the niece of Peter the Great)

Alexander III, 1845-1894, Emperor of Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886
UIG5413544 Alexander III, 1845-1894, Emperor of Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886; UIG.

Caricature of Tsar Alexander 1st of Russia in his Privy Council: solicited by the Queen of Prussia for defeat
1753681 Caricature of Tsar Alexander 1st of Russia in his Privy Council: solicited by the Queen of Prussia for defeat, collezione Colored etching BNF engraving; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia (litho)
8664018 Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia

A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890
5306744 A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890; (add.info.: A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890)

Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo)
5669370 Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)
5669331 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky (oil on canvas)
7062400 Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky (oil on canvas); Armenian Museum, Isfahan, Iran; (add.info.: Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky, oil on canvas)

Nicholas I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, 1853 (lithograph)
UTD4917837 Nicholas I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, 1853 (lithograph); (add.info.: Nicholas I of Russia, Emperor of Russia)

Portrait of Tsar Nicholas I, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305537 Portrait of Tsar Nicholas I, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: Portrait of Nicholas I (1825-1855), Emperor of Russia. Epinal print

Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by Empress Alexandra and President Faure, lride by the Arc de Triomphe, 1896
3480805 Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by Empress Alexandra and President Faure, lride by the Arc de Triomphe, 1896; (add.info.: Franco-Russian Alliance)

Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova, c.1915 (b/w photo)
3520199 Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova, c.1915 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova (1872 -1918), wife of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Russian empress alexandra fyodorovna, 1906 (b/w photo)
FAT4940081 Russian empress alexandra fyodorovna, 1906 (b/w photo); Sovfoto/UIG.

Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas of Russia, 1910s (b/w photo)
5669290 Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas of Russia, 1910s (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alexei Nikolaevich, 1900s (b/w photo)
5669381 Alexei Nikolaevich, 1900s (b/w photo); (add.info.: Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-17 July 1918) the Tsarevich of the Russian Empire.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alexei Nikolaevich, 1900s (b/w photo)
5669376 Alexei Nikolaevich, 1900s (b/w photo); (add.info.: Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-17 July 1918) the Tsarevich of the Russian Empire.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich, 1900s (b/w photo)
5669375 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich, 1900s (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s
NWI4946864 Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s.; (add.info.: Russian Czar Alexander III and his family)

Tsar Peter I the Great arguing with Russian boyars (or nobles) - Czar Peter the Great arguing with Russian boyars
NWI4946120 Tsar Peter I the Great arguing with Russian boyars (or nobles) - Czar Peter the Great arguing with Russian boyars

Peter I the Great learns shipbuilding in Holland - Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland
NWI4945338 Peter I the Great learns shipbuilding in Holland - Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland. Hand-colored halftone; (add.info)

Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III bridge, 1896
3480804 Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III bridge, 1896; (add.info.: Franco-Russian Alliance)

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The term "tzar" carries a rich history and significance in Russian culture. From the powerful reign of Peter I, the Great, depicted in an oil painting at Deptford Dockyard in 1857, to the grandeur of The Entrance of the Emperors into Paris captured on paper, these images showcase the might and influence of the tsars. One cannot overlook significant moments like the Crowning of Nicolas I or the Napoleonic war of 1812, where Napoleon's retreat from Moscow was overseen by the imperial Russian two-headed eagle and Tsar Alexander I. These events symbolize both power and resilience. Looking further back in time, we encounter Michael I, who reigned as Tzar from 1613 to 1645. His rule marked a turning point for Russia after years of political turmoil. Moving away from politics but still encapsulating majesty is The Tzar Bell located in Moscow. This Victorian-era masterpiece stands as a testament to craftsmanship and serves as a reminder of Russia's cultural heritage. Another glimpse into this heritage can be seen through The Tzar's Troika - a traditional Russian carriage that embodies elegance and grace. Its presence evokes images of royal journeys across snowy landscapes. Lastly, we have an intimate snapshot capturing family life with Tsar Nicholas II photographed alongside his loved ones in 1905. This black-and-white photo allows us to glimpse behind closed doors into their personal world amidst turbulent times. Whether it be through historical paintings or iconic landmarks like The Tzar Bell or troikas gliding through snow-covered landscapes, these glimpses into tzardom provide us with insight into Russia's past glory and its enduring legacy.