Czar Collection

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia; a portrait in honour of his wedding to Alexandra Feodorovna on the 26th November 1894 Date: 1894

British and Russian Royal Families at Osborne House, Isle of Wight on 4th August 1909. Pictured are Tsar (Czar) Nicholas and Tsarina (Czarina) Alix of Hesse and by Rhine, later Alexandra Feodorovna

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
Tsar Nicholas II (Nikolay Alexandrovich Romanov, 1868-1918), last Tsar of Russia (reigned 1894-1918). Date: circa 1900

Nicolas Ii / George V Phot
KING GEORGE V OF ENGLAND With Czar Nicholas II of Russia in full military dress

The two eldest daughters of the Tsar on horseback
The Colonel of Hussards, Olga and the Colonel of Uhlans, Tatiana, the two young grand-duchesses and eldest daughters of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, on horseback with their father

Czar of Russia / Stamp
TSAR NICHOLAS II (1868-1918) last Tsar of Russia from 1894 to 1918

Tsar Nicholas II at the opening ceremony of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906. The Duma, the elected legislative assembly of the Russian Empire

Royal group at Rosenau Castle on the occasion of the Bethrot
Royal group at Rosenau Castle in Coburg gathered to celebrate the engagement of the Czarevitch Nicholas (later Czar Nicholas II) to Princess Alix of Hesse

Nicholas II and his family 1905
The latest family photograph taken at Tsarskoe Selo, of the Russian Royal Family in 1905. Date: February 1905

The Little Father, 1897. Creator: Jean Baptiste Guth
The Little Father, 1897. Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868-1918), raising a toast. Published in Vanity Fair, 21 October 1897

Portrait of Czar Nicholas II

The Roman Emperor Caligula entertaining his favourite horse, Incitatus, at supper (engraving)
7148832 The Roman Emperor Caligula entertaining his favourite horse, Incitatus, at supper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Plum Pudding in Danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, 1805 (engraving)
7088732 The Plum Pudding in Danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, 1805 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter the Great and the Burgomaster (engraving)
2781197 Peter the Great and the Burgomaster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great and the Burgomaster)

The Russian royal family visiting Sarov Monastery, Russia, 1903. Artist: K von Hahn
The Russian royal family visiting Sarov Monastery, Russia, 1903. Tsar Nicholas II and his family visited the monastery, which is associated with St Seraphim, in 1903

PETER I (1672-1725). Czar of Russia, 1682-1725. When a shipwright in Holland, c1697. Contemporary Russian engraving

PROY2A-00168
Marriage of dwarfs at the court of Peter the Great. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Czar of Russia as a shot
Photograph of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and the Tsarina Alexandra, shooting game. The photograph was taken by the official photographer to the Russian court

The foundation of Constantinople by Emperor Constantinople the great who transferred the imperiale capital to
ELD4886070 The foundation of Constantinople by Emperor Constantinople the great who transferred the imperiale capital to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople

Portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula, 37-41 AD (marble)
3614027 Portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula, 37-41 AD (marble) by Roman; 50.8 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
3025917 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleonic war of 1812, depiction of napoleons retreat from moscow being overseen by the imperial russian two-headed eagle and tsar alexander i

NICHOLAS II (1868-1918). Czar of Russia, 1894-1917. The former Czar detained at Tsarskoye Selo Palace, with his armed guards at right, 1917

Alexander Palace, home of Nicholas II, the last Russian Tsar, and his family. It is situated in the Alexander Park of Tsarskoye Selo, near St. Petersburg

Russias future Czar and Czarina
Photograph of Grand Duke Nicholas, Czarevitch of Russia (later Czar or Tsar Nicholas II) and Princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt taken in 1894

Nicolas Ii / Costume / 1890
ELIZABETH FEODOROVNA - Russian Grand Duchess with the future Czar, Nicholas II in theatrical costume (for the play Eugenie Onegin)

Peter the Great on Roubles
5305001 Peter the Great on Roubles.; (add.info.: Portrait of Peter the Great (1672-1725) ruler of the Tsardom of Russia, on Roubles. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Monomakh's Cap
5304564 The Monomakh's Cap.; (add.info.: Monomakh's Cap (also called the Shapka Zolotaya), is relic of the Russian Grand Princes and Tsars

Alexei Nikolaevich, 1900s (b/w photo)
5669433 Alexei Nikolaevich, 1900s (b/w photo); (add.info.: Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-17 July 1918) the Tsarevich of the Russian Empire.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo)
5669334 Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho)
8655541 Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia (litho)
8664014 Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great (1672-1725), Tsar of Russia

Vladimir II Monomakh, Grand Prince of Kievan Rus' on a hunt (colour litho)
8663532 Vladimir II Monomakh, Grand Prince of Kievan Rus' on a hunt (colour litho) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vladimir II Monomakh)

Tsar Nicholas II
NWI4946885 Tsar Nicholas II.; (add.info.: Tsar Nicholas II.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Czar Nicholas II as a boy, when he was the Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich, the heir-apparent, 1880s
NWI4945840 Czar Nicholas II as a boy, when he was the Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich, the heir-apparent, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info)

The Moscow revolt (1682) or streltsy lift at the Red Staircase on behalf of young Peter I the Great
NWI4945446 The Moscow revolt (1682) or streltsy lift at the Red Staircase on behalf of young Peter I the Great and his brother Ivan V (1666-1696)

Tsar Peter I the Great (in the clothes he wore in Azov (1696) - Tsar Peter I in the attracts he wore at Azov
NWI4943984 Tsar Peter I the Great (in the clothes he wore in Azov (1696) - Tsar Peter I in the attracts he wore at Azov. Hand-colored engraving; (add.info)

Michael I of Russia, 17th (engraving)
3507338 Michael I of Russia, 17th (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Michael I of Russia (1596-1645) the first Russian Tsar of the House of Romanov. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive.

Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by Empress Alexandra is met by French President, Faure, 1896
3480807 Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by Empress Alexandra is met by French President, Faure, 1896; (add.info.: Franco-Russian Alliance)

Tsar Nicholas I inaugurating the semaphore telegraph line between Moscow and Warsaw in 1833 (engraving)
541879 Tsar Nicholas I inaugurating the semaphore telegraph line between Moscow and Warsaw in 1833 (engraving); (add.info.: Tsar Ncholas I (1796-1855)

Nicholas I , Nikolaj Pavlovic, drawing by Vernier, engraving by Laderer, 1838 (engraving)
3600078 Nicholas I , Nikolaj Pavlovic, drawing by Vernier, engraving by Laderer, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Nicholas I , Nikolaj Pavlovic (1796-1855). Tsar of Russia (1825-1855)

Portrait of Russian Tsar Nicholas I Romanov (1796-1855), brother and successor of Alexander I. 19th century lithography
FGL5475245 Portrait of Russian Tsar Nicholas I Romanov (1796-1855), brother and successor of Alexander I. 19th century lithography; Fototeca Gilardi.

Feodor III of Russia
5304988 Feodor III of Russia.; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Feodor III of Russia (1661-1682) Tsar of all Russia. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409455 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander III, 1845-1894
5614394 Alexander III, 1845-1894; (add.info.: Alexander III, 1845-1894. Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland)

Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo)
5669374 Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)
5669350 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)
5669330 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Czar: A Tale of Royalty, Power, and Intrigue" In the grand halls of Osborne House, British and Russian Royal Families gathered in a display of opulence. The air was thick with anticipation as Tsar Nicholas II of Russia made his entrance, exuding an aura of regal authority. His presence commanded attention, much like his predecessor Tsar Nicholas I. A captivating photograph captured the meeting between Nicolas II and George V; two powerful leaders united by bloodlines and shared responsibilities. Meanwhile, the two eldest daughters of the Tsar showcased their equestrian prowess on horseback - a testament to their privileged upbringing. The title "Czar" held great significance throughout history. From ancient times to more recent eras, it symbolized absolute power and extravagance. An engraving depicted Roman Emperor Caligula entertaining his favorite horse at supper - a bizarre spectacle that highlighted the excesses associated with such positions. Even in lighter moments, czars found themselves embroiled in political turmoil. In an amusing engraving titled "The Plum Pudding in Danger, " state epicures indulged while their rule teetered on uncertainty during 1805. Tsar Nicholas II's reign faced its own challenges as he presided over Russia during a period marked by social unrest. A poignant image captured him at the opening ceremony of the first Duma in St Petersburg - a momentous event that aimed to bring about political reform amidst growing discontent among citizens. Yet amidst these trials and tribulations, royal gatherings provided respite for monarchs across generations. At Rosenau Castle's enchanting grounds, joy filled the air as celebrations took place on occasions such as betrothals – reminding us that even czars sought love and companionship beyond their thrones. Looking back further into history reveals another significant figure who shaped empires through sheer willpower: Emperor Constantine the Great. With Byzantium transformed into Constantinople, he laid the foundation for a new era of imperial grandeur.