Boyars Wife 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

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

Conversation, 1909. Artist: Pelevin, Ivan Andreyevich (1840-1917)
Conversation, 1909. From a private collection

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

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

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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"The Boyar's Wife: A Glimpse into the Lives of Russian Nobility" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Boyar's wife. From historical paintings to traditional clothing, these hints offer a fascinating insight into their lives. In "The Execution of Boyarina Pajaritar Morozova, " we witness the tragic fate of a noblewoman who dared to defy religious persecution. The haunting oil on canvas painting by an unknown artist transports us to 1675, reminding us of the courage and sacrifice exhibited during that era. Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky's "Blind Man's Bluff" captures a lighthearted moment amidst the grandeur. This playful scene reveals that even within aristocratic circles, joy and laughter were not uncommon. Another work by Makovsky, "The Kiss Ceremony, " portrays Boyar Morozov, his wife Yelena, and Prince Serebrenni engaged in an intimate ritual. It symbolizes alliances formed through marriage—a significant aspect of boyars' lives as they sought political connections. Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich is depicted twice in our hints—first choosing a bride in 1886 and then again in 1882. These artworks by Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky and Grigori Semyonovich Sedov respectively shed light on the importance placed on marital unions for both personal happiness and dynastic continuity. Klavdi Vasilyevich Lebedev presents us with his interpretation of a Boyar's wife—an elegant figure adorned with rich garments reflecting her status within society. The attention to detail showcases Lebedev's skillful craftsmanship. Vyacheslav Grigoryevich Schwarz takes us inside the home as we witness Prince Serebrenni visiting Boyar Morozov—a warm welcome extended between nobles showcasing their social interactions beyond formal settings.