Boyaryshnya 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

A High Ranking Boyar Woman
A Boyaryshnya - A Boyar (high ranking) Woman in a fine and expensive silken gown Date: 1904

Russian Boyar girl - portrait by Bobroff
Portrait of a Russian Boyar girl (high class/rank/status) with long brunette hair tied in a plait, in luxurious traditional costume. Date: 1901

Boyaryshnya - Boyar Wife - Russia
A Boyaryshnya - A Boyar (high ranking) Woman in a fine and expensive silken gown. Date: 1900

A Boyaryshnya - A Boyar Woman
A Boyaryshnya - A Boyar (high ranking) Russian Woman with elaborate headdress, sheer veil and strings of fine pearls. Date: 1909

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"Boyaryshnya: A Glimpse into the World of Russian Boyars and Their Wives" Step back in time with these captivating artworks that depict the lives of boyars and their wives, offering a fascinating insight into Russian history. In "Blind Man's Bluff, " Konstantin Makovsky transports us to a playful scene where children engage in an age-old game, highlighting the joyous moments amidst the noble class. "The Kiss Ceremony" captures Boyar Morozov, his wife Yelena, and Prince Serebrenni in an intimate moment, showcasing the importance of alliances within this aristocratic society. Witness Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich himself as he undertakes one of life's most significant decisions in "Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Choosing a Bride. " The painting by Makovsky portrays the weighty responsibility placed upon royalty when selecting a suitable partner. Klavdi Lebedev's "Boyars Wife" offers a glimpse into the daily life of these noble women. With intricate details and vibrant colors, it showcases their elegance and grace. Vyacheslav Schwarz takes us on a visit between two boyars in "Boyars Welcome (Prince Serebrenni visiting Boyar Morozov). " This artwork illustrates social interactions among nobles during this era. Fedor Solntsev's series on clothing provides us with valuable insights into fashion trends during Peter I's reign. Discover how unmarried boyars' daughters dressed at that time through meticulous illustrations. Makovsky returns with "Sprinkling the Hops (study), " capturing another aspect of boyar life – brewing traditions. This study reveals their involvement in various industries beyond politics or courtly affairs. Viktor Vasnetsov presents us with his interpretation of a boyar’s wife in 1884. Through his brushstrokes, we witness her strength and resilience amidst societal expectations.