Yasnaya Polyana Collection

Portrait of writer Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910), 1909. Creator: Trubetzkoy (Troubetzkoy)
Portrait of writer Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910), 1909. Private Collection

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his granddaughter Tatiana, Yasnaya Polyana, Russia, c1910. Tolstoy (1828-1910) is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists

Leo Tolstoy. Yasnaya Polyana, 1891. Creator: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Leo Tolstoy. Yasnaya Polyana, 1891. Private Collection

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), Russian novelist, short story writer and playwright (photo)
817764 Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), Russian novelist, short story writer and playwright (photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)

Leo Tolstoy, Russian novelist, 1907 (b / w photo)
3103037 Leo Tolstoy, Russian novelist, 1907 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), Russian novelist

Leo Tolstoy in the forest. Private Collection

Leo Tolstoy with His Family, 1900s. Private Collection

Leo Tolstoy with his secretary Vladimir Chertkov at the Yasnaya Polyana on 29 March 1909, 1909. Found in the Collection of State Museum The Tolstoys Estate Yasnaya Polyana

Leo Tolstoy reading. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Portrait of the author Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910), c. 1901-1902
Portrait of the author Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910), c.1901-1902. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Leo Tolstoy. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Portrait of Leo Tolstoy. Private Collection

The reading of the novella The Kreutzer Sonata at the Leo Tolstoy House, 1889. Found in the collection of the Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Angling. Private Collection

Portrait of the author Leo N. Tolstoy (1828-1910), 1900s. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Portrait of the author Leo N. Tolstoy (1828-1910), 1900s. From a private collection

Portrait of the author Leo N. Tolstoy (1828-1910), 1910. Artist: Styka, Jan (1858-1925)
Portrait of the author Leo N. Tolstoy (1828-1910), 1910. From a private collection

Leo Tolstoy with a newspaper, 1901. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Leo Tolstoy with a newspaper, 1901. Found in the collection of the Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Lev Tolstoy at the Plough, 1903. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Lev Tolstoy at the Plough, 1903. From a private collection

On the Road to Yasnaya Polyana, 1903. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
On the Road to Yasnaya Polyana, 1903. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk

Leo Tolstoy in his studio. Yasnaya Polyana, 1908
Leo Tolstoy in his studio. Yasnaya Polyana

Napoleon Bonaparte in Moscow, 1840. Adam, Albrecht (1786-1862). Found in the collection of the State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Russian author Leo Tolstoy, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1908. Artist: Sergey Produkin-Gorsky
Russian author Leo Tolstoy, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1890s. Yasnaya Polyana was Tolstoys (1828-1910) home. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with guests, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1895. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with guests, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1895. Second from right is the composer Sergei Taneyev. Yasnaya Polyana was Tolstoys (1828-1900) home

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with a horse, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1905. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with a horse, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1905. Yasnaya Polyana was Tolstoys (1828-1910) home

Russian author Leo Tolstoy riding in Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1900. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy riding in Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1900. Yasnaya Polyana was Tolstoys (1828-1910) home. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Making jam in the courtyard of Leo Tolstoys house, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1900. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Making jam in the courtyard of Leo Tolstoys house, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1900. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Tolstoys Estate at Yasnaya Polyana

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with visitors, Yasnaya Polyana, Russia, late 19th or early 20th century. Tolstoy (1828-1910) is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his family, Yasnaya Polyana, Russia, late 19th century(?). Tolstoy (1828-1910) is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists

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"Exploring the Life and Legacy of Leo Tolstoy at Yasnaya Polyana" Step into the enchanting world of Yasnaya Polyana, where Russian author Leo Tolstoy found solace and inspiration. In this captivating photograph from c1910, we catch a glimpse of Tolstoy's deep bond with his granddaughter Tatiana as they stroll through the picturesque grounds. The heartwarming image was captured by artist Vladimir Grigorievich Chertkov, who beautifully portrays the tender relationship between generations, and is a testament to Tolstoy's role not only as a literary genius but also as a loving family man. Another striking portrait takes us back to 1891 when Ilya Yefimovich Repin immortalized Tolstoy in his natural habitat - Yasnaya Polyana. The painting showcases an introspective side of the renowned novelist, capturing his essence amidst the serene surroundings that fueled his creativity. Tolstoy's impact on literature cannot be overstated; he was a master storyteller whose works continue to resonate today. A black-and-white photograph from 1907 reveals him in all his wisdom and intensity, showcasing the face behind timeless classics like "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina. " Nature played an integral role in Tolstoy's life, serving as both muse and sanctuary. An evocative image shows him immersed in thought amidst towering trees, reminding us of how deeply connected he was to the natural world around him. Family held great importance for Tolstoy too; another snapshot captures him surrounded by loved ones during the early 1900s. This intimate moment reflects not only their affectionate bond but also serves as a reminder that even literary giants find joy in simple moments shared with those closest to them. One person who had an indelible influence on Tolstoy was his secretary Vladimir Chertkov.