Cossacks Collection (page 14)

Platov Russian Soldier
Count Matthew Platov, Hetman of the Cossacks

French Lancer (Vallet)
A Russian Cossack of the Imperial Guard on horseback with lance

Racial Types / Russia
A Cossack of the Urals Date: circa 1820

A Rehearsal of the Wild West Show by Ralph Cleaver
A series of sketches depicting preparations for a Wild West show at Olympia, London on Boxing Day by the performers in Colonel W. F. Codys troupe. Date: 1902

Napoleon Escapes
The Narrow Escape - an apocryphal story claims that Napoleon, during his Russian campaign, escaped from some Cossacks by jumping from a window into a pigsty

1581 / Cossacks in Siberia
Yermak Timofeyevich leads a Cossack invasion of Siberia. He defeats the khan, Kuchum, and occupies the capital, Kashlyk, on the Irytsh River

Wwi / Weber & Cossacks
German infantryman Franz Weber heroically captures five horses from Cossacks

Wwi / Cossacks at Strypa
Russian Cossack cavalry charge valiantly across the bridge over the river Strypa despite the fact that it has been fired by the dastardly Germans

1914 / Cossack Charge
Cavalry charge of the Cossacks

1834 Arty Clothes
Man: grey cossacks, fitted jacket, red fringed sash & gothic style slippers. Woman: white dress, imbecile sleeves encased below the elbow, brown bodice & vandyked apron

Cossacks in a Village
Cossack horsemen charge through an enemy village

Cossack Stands on Horse
Djighitoffka Cossacks: They ride standing upright on horseback. They wear long red coats and tall fur hats and are armed with whips, knives and swords

Racial / Russian Cossacks
Three Cossacks, one mounted on a white horse

Huntsman Costume 1820S
Cossacks, waistcoat with pointed front, blue d-b coat: gigot sleeves, cut-away in a curve, short tails; tartan stockings & cravat, black pumps. French hunting attire

Striped Cossacks 1823
Straw hat with broad brim & spreading crown, loosely tied plaid cravat, grey frock coat with roll collar, blue striped cossacks with fly front, white waistcoat, yellow fob ribbon

Gaming Fashions / Alken
Gentlemen wear top boots, top hats with the crown wider at the top, cossacks, coats with roll collars, tails & cut-away at the front & strapped pantaloons. One wears glasses

Cossacks on the March
Cossacks on the march

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The Cossacks, a proud and fierce group of warriors, have left an indelible mark on history. Their resilience and bravery are beautifully captured in the painting "The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan" by Il ya Repin, which can be found in the Cossack Museum in Zaporozhye, Ukraine. In this masterpiece, created around 1890, we witness a powerful scene depicting the Zaporozhian Cossacks writing a letter to the Turkish Sultan Mehmed IV during the late 17th century. The detail and emotion portrayed by Repin transport us back to that pivotal moment when these fearless men stood their ground against an empire. Another remarkable artwork showcasing the life of a Cossack is Lev Alexandrovich Belousov's depiction of a Junker from the Life-Guards Caucasian-Mountain squadron. Painted in 1829, it offers us insight into their distinctive uniforms and military prowess. Throughout history, these formidable soldiers played significant roles in various conflicts. From World War I to campaigns in Poland and Russia's Caucasus region during WWI, they proved themselves as formidable fighters with unwavering loyalty. Not limited to warfare alone, there were also cultural aspects associated with being a Cossack. A captivating photograph from circa 1900 showcases a Circassian dressed traditionally—a testament to their rich heritage and unique customs. Furthermore, we catch glimpses of everyday life through restored reproductions like that of a watchtower on the Kuban River in Russia's Caucasus region—an important symbol of protection for both locals and passing travelers alike. Poetry has even immortalized their valorous spirit; as seen in "Cossack and Russian reel'd from sabre stroke, " excerpted from Ballads of Famous Fights' first edition published in 1920—depicting their unyielding determination amidst battle. From historical paintings to photographs capturing moments in time, the legacy of the Cossacks lives on.