Boyarishnya Collection

Boyarynya at the Spinning Wheel. Creator: Miloradovich, Sergei Dmitrievich (1851-1943)
Boyarynya at the Spinning Wheel. Private Collection

Coquette, 1885. Creator: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Coquette, 1885. Private Collection

Blind Mans Bluff. Creator: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Blind Mans Bluff. Private Collection

The Kiss Ceremony. Boyar Morozov, his Wife Yelena and Prince Serebrenni, 1882. Private Collection

Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Choosing a Bride, 1886. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Choosing a Bride, 1886. Found in the collection of Museo de Arte de Ponce

Boyars Wife. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Boyars Wife. Private Collection

Boyars welcome (Prince Serebrenni visiting Boyar Morozov), 1865. Artist: Schwarz, Vyacheslav Grigoryevich (1838-1869)
Boyars welcome (Prince Serebrenni visiting Boyar Morozov), 1865. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Clothing of the unmarried Boyars daughters at the Time of Peter I (From the series Clothing of the Artist: Solntsev)
Clothing of the unmarried Boyars daughters at the Time of Peter I (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1851. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Sprinkling the hops (study). Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Sprinkling the hops (study). Private Collection

Boyars Wife, 1884. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Boyars Wife, 1884. Found in the collection of the Regional A. and V. Vasnetsov Art Museum, Kirov

Woman from Kursk in traditional Russian clothing, 1871. Artist: Sedov, Grigori Semyonovich (1836-1884)
Woman from Kursk in traditional Russian clothing, 1871. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Choosing a Bride, 1882. Artist: Sedov, Grigori Semyonovich (1836-1884)
Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Choosing a Bride, 1882. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Boyars Wife (Detail), 1899. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Boyars Wife (Detail), 1899. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Yekaterinburg

Waiting for the Tzar, 1901. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Waiting for the Tzar, 1901. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Boyars Wife, 1901. Artist: Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilyevich (1830-1904)
Boyars Wife, 1901. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

Scene from everyday life of the 17th century, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilyevich (1830-1904)
Scene from everyday life of the 17th century, Mid of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Nizhny Tagil

Girl in Traditional Dress. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Girl in Traditional Dress. From a private collection

Boyars Wife, 1880. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Boyars Wife, 1880. Found in the collection of the National Art Museum of Belorussian Republik, Minsk

The Boyar Woman, 1890. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
The Boyar Woman, 1890. From a private collection

The Girl in the Red Fur Coat, 1903-1906. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
The Girl in the Red Fur Coat, 1903-1906. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Natalia Fyodorovna Matveyeva, 1908. Artist: Surikov, Vasili Ivanovich (1848-1916)
Portrait of Natalia Fyodorovna Matveyeva, 1908. From a private collection

Boyars Wife. Artist: Surikov, Vasili Ivanovich (1848-1916)
Boyars Wife. From a private collection

Seventeenth-Century Moscow Street on a Public Holiday, 1895. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Seventeenth-Century Moscow Street on a Public Holiday, 1895. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Grandma with Kids (Grandmothers Fairy Tale), 1882. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Grandma with Kids (Grandmothers Fairy Tale), 1882. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Pavlovsk Palace, St. Petersburg

Boyars Wife, 1890s. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Boyars Wife, 1890s. From a private collection

Boyars Wife, 1880s. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Boyars Wife, 1880s. From a private collection

Boyars Wife. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Boyars Wife. Private Collection

Portrait of the Artists Wife, 1917. Artist: Kulikov, Ivan Semyonovich (1875-1941)
Portrait of the Artists Wife, 1917. From a private collection

Moscow Street in the 16th century, 1938. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Moscow Street in the 16th century, 1938. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Russian woman (From: Reizen over Moskovie), 1711. Artist: Bruijn, Cornelis de (1652-1727)
Russian woman (From: Reizen over Moskovie), 1711. From a private collection

Noble woman of Moscow. From the Frauentrachtenbuch (Frankfurt, 1586), 1586. Artist: Amman, Jost (1539-1591)
Noble woman of Moscow. From the Frauentrachtenbuch (Frankfurt, 1586), 1586. From a private collection

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"Boyarishnya: Exploring the Riches of Russian Nobility through Art" Step into the opulent world of boyarishnya, a term that refers to the lifestyle and culture of Russian nobility. Through captivating artworks by renowned artists such as Konstantin Makovsky, Klavdi Lebedev, and Viktor Vasnetsov, we are transported back in time to witness the grandeur and traditions of this elite class. In "Blind Man's Bluff, " Makovsky captures a playful scene where boyars engage in a game filled with laughter and camaraderie. The painting exudes joy and showcases their carefree nature amidst their privileged lives. Another intriguing artwork is "The Kiss Ceremony, " which depicts Boyar Morozov, his wife Yelena, and Prince Serebrenni engaging in an elaborate ritual. This ceremonial act symbolizes unity among noble families while highlighting their adherence to customs passed down through generations. Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich takes center stage in several pieces like "Choosing a Bride. " These paintings offer glimpses into the intricate process of selecting suitable matches for royal marriages. Sedov's rendition portrays Tsar Alexei deep in thought as he contemplates his future bride, showcasing the importance placed on dynastic alliances during this era. Lebedev's "Boyars Wife" presents us with an intimate portrait capturing the elegance and grace expected from these noble women. Her regal attire reflects her status within society while hinting at her inner strength and resilience. Schwarz's masterpiece "Boyars Welcome" transports us to a lavish gathering at Boyar Morozov's residence. Prince Serebrenni pays a visit accompanied by other esteemed guests, emphasizing social connections crucial for maintaining power within aristocratic circles. Solntsev provides insight into fashion trends with his series on clothing worn by unmarried boyars' daughters during Peter I's reign.