Andreyev Collection

Anton Chekhov with Moscow Art Theatre group
Anton Chekhov, Russian writer (1860-1904) at the centre of a group of people from the Moscow Art Theatre -- Constantin Stanislavski on his right, Olga Knipper (Chekhovs wife) to Stanislavskis right

Title page of the book Tsar Hunger by Leonid Andreyev, 1908. Artist: Lanceray (Lansere), Evgeny Evgenyevich (1875-1946)
Title page of the book Tsar Hunger by Leonid Andreyev, 1908. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Members of the Literary Group Sreda (Wednesday), 1910. Artist: Anonymous
Members of the Literary Group Sreda (Wednesday), 1910. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of the Poet Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev, 1905, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
Portrait of the Poet Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev, 1905, (1965). Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer Andreyev (1871-1919)

Portrait of the author Leonid Andreyev (1871-1919), 1909. Private Collection

Portrait of the author Leonid Andreyev (1871-1919), 1912. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Portrait of the author Leonid Andreyev (1871-1919), 1912. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tver

Russian author Leonid Andreyev with his wife, early 20th century. Artist: Karl Karlovich Bulla
Russian author Leonid Andreyev with his wife, early 20th century. Andreyev (1871-1919) was a playwright and short story writer who was the leader of the Expressionist movement in Russian literature

Leonid Andreyev, Russian author, early 20th century. Andreyev (1871-1919) was a playwright and short story writer who was the leader of the Expressionist movement in Russian literature

Russian author Leonid Andreyev with his mother and sister, early 20th century. Andreyev (1871-1919) was a playwright and short story writer who was the leader of the Expressionist movement in Russian

Portrait of two children, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Leonid Andreyev
Portrait of two children, late 19th or early 20th century. Found in the collection of The State Museum of AS Pushkin, Moscow

Russian author Leonid Andreyev at his house in Vammelsuu (Serovo), early 20th century. Artist: Karl Karlovich Bulla
Russian author Leonid Andreyev at his house in Vammelsuu (Serovo), early 20th century. Andreyev (1871-1919) was a playwright

The study of Russian author Leonid Andreyev, early 20th century. Artist: Karl Karlovich Bulla
The study of Russian author Leonid Andreyev, late19th or early 20th century. Andreyev (1871-1919) was a playwright and short story writer who was the leader of the Expressionist movement in Russian

Portrait of Author Leonid Andreev (1871-1919), 1912 (oil on canvas)
BAL152045 Portrait of Author Leonid Andreev (1871-1919), 1912 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Art Gallery, Twer, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Russian writers Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev and Maxim Gorky. Photography

ANDREIEV, Leonid Nikol ievich (1871-1919). Russian writer. Portrait of Andreyev at his office. Photography

LEONID N. ANDREYEV (1871-1919). Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev. Russian writer

ANDREYEV AND GORKI. Russian writers, Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev (1871-1919), left, and Maxim Gorki (1868-1936)

Leonid Andreyev
LEONID NIKOLAYEVICH ANDREYEV Russian writer (on left) with ikenti Veresaev

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Andreyev, a prominent Russian author of the early 20th century, was known for his powerful and thought-provoking works. Born Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev in 1871, he gained recognition for his literary contributions and became associated with the Moscow Art Theatre group led by Anton Chekhov. One of Andreyev's notable works is "Tsar Hunger, " published in 1908. The title page of this book features an exquisite illustration by Evgeny Evgenyevich Lanceray (Lansere), showcasing the artistic talent that accompanied Andreyev's words. In addition to being a writer, Andreyev was also part of the Literary Group Sreda (Wednesday) in 1910. An anonymous artist captured this gathering of intellectuals in a captivating portrait that reflects their shared creative spirit. Several portraits depict Andreyev himself during different periods of his life. Il ya Repin's portrayal from 1905 showcases him as a poet filled with passion and intensity. Another portrait from 1909 captures his essence as an author, while Ilya Yefimovich Repin's rendition from 1912 highlights his depth and complexity. Photographs provide glimpses into Andreyev's personal life as well. One image shows him alongside his wife, revealing a tender side to the renowned writer. Another photograph depicts him with his mother and sister, shedding light on the familial bonds that shaped him. Andreyev extended his creativity beyond writing; he even dabbled in painting himself. A late-19th or early-20th-century artwork attributed to him portrays two children with innocence and charm. The places where Andreyev lived are also documented through photographs taken by Karl Karlovich Bulla: one capturing him at home in Vammelsuu (Serovo) and another showcasing his study space – both offering insights into the environments where his literary masterpieces were born.