Blok Collection

Alexander Blok, Russian poet, with his wife Lyuba, c1900s. Artist: Dmitri Spiridonovich Zdobnov
Alexander Blok, Russian poet, with his wife Lyuba, c1900s. Blok (1880-1921) was a leading member of the Symbolist movement in Russian literature

ALEXANDER BLOK 1921
ALEXANDER BLOK Russian poet, in the year of his death. Date: 1880 - 1921

To the grief of all the bourgeois we ll fan a worldwide conflagration!, 1918. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of the Poet Alexander Blok (1880-1921), 1907. Artist: Zdobnov, Dmitri Spiridonovich
Portrait of the Poet Alexander Blok (1880-1921), 1907. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Alexander Blok Fishing. Shakhmatovo, 1894. Found in the Collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Alexander Ivanovich Blok (1786-1848). Found in the Collection of Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, Moscow

Illustration for the Italian Poems by Alexander Blok, 1907. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Illustration for the Italian Poems by Alexander Blok, 1907. Found in the collection of the Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Alexander Blok, Russian poet, c1917-1921. Pictured with members of the Extraordinary Ruling Commission. Blok (second from right) (1880-1921)

Alexander Blok, Russian poet, c1900s. Blok (1880-1921) was a leading member of the Symbolist movement in Russian literature

Alexandra Beketova-Blok, Russian author and translator, with her pet dog, early 19th century. Alexandra Beketova-Blok (1860-1923) was the mother of the Symbolist poet Alexander Blok

Four Russian poets, early 20th century. Artist: Dmitri Spiridonovich Zdobnov
Four Russian poets, early 20th century. Group portrait of the Symbolist poets (left to right) Georgy Chulkov (1879-1939), Konstantin Erberg (1871-1942)

Alexander Alexandrovich Blok, 1880 - 1921. Russian lyrical poet. After a contemporary print

The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, Johannes Pieter de Frey, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, 1798

BLOK, Alexandr Alex ndrovich (1880-1921). Russian symbolist poet. Detail of the momument to Alexandr Blok made

PIOTTUKH, Alexandra Kublitskaya (2nd half 19th c.-1st half 20th c.); BLOK, Alexandr Alex ndrovich

Budapest Hungary beautiful interior of State Opera House

Alexander Blok Etc
ALEXANDER BLOK (third from left) Russian poet, with other writers - K A Erberg, F K Soldgub and G I Chulkov, in 1903 Date: 1880 - 1921

Alexander Blok and Mama
ALEXANDER BLOK Russian poet as a child, with his mother Date: 1880 - 1921

Alexander Blok in 1907
ALEXANDER BLOK Russian poet, in 1907 Date: 1880 - 1921

Satellite launch preparations. A DM-3 satellite carrier carrying three GLONASS-M satellites being prepared at the Baikonur Space Centre, The DM-3 will be mated to the Proton booster for launch

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Alexander Blok was a renowned Russian poet who lived from 1880 to 1921. He is often depicted alongside his wife, Lyuba, in various photographs and paintings from the early 1900s. One such portrait by Dmitri Spiridonovich Zdobnov captures the couple's love and companionship during that time. Blok's poetry was known for its revolutionary spirit, as seen in his famous quote: "To the grief of all the bourgeois we'll fan a worldwide conflagration. " This sentiment reflects his desire to ignite change and challenge societal norms. In addition to being an influential poet, it also enjoyed fishing. A photograph taken in Shakhmatovo in 1894 shows him indulging in this hobby, perhaps finding solace and inspiration amidst nature's beauty. Although there were other individuals with similar names throughout history, it is important not to confuse Alexander Ivanovich Blok (1786-1848) with our celebrated poet. The latter made significant contributions to Russian literature and left an indelible mark on its cultural landscape. The impact of Alexander Blok's work extended beyond words alone; it inspired artists like Nicholas Roerich. Roerich created illustrations for Italian Poems by Alexander Blok in 1907, showcasing their shared artistic vision and collaboration. Tragically, Alexander Blok passed away at a young age in 1921. His funeral procession through Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) drew mourners from far and wide who recognized his immense talent and contribution to Russian literature. Throughout his life, both before and after the revolution of 1917, Alexander Blok remained dedicated to his craft as a poet. Photographs from different periods capture him engrossed in thought or engaged with others during literary gatherings—a testament to his commitment as well as social connections within artistic circles, and is worth noting that Alexandra Beketova-Blok played an essential role in supporting her husband's literary endeavors.