Dagestan Collection

Old Caucasus map
Antique map of Caucasus

Imam Shamil (possibly someone dressed up to represent him as he died in 1871) - Political and religious leader of the Muslim tribes of the Northern Caucasus

Full-length portrait of man, seated, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Full-length portrait of man, seated, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Inscribed on verso: Muezzin for manaret in Daghestan village

Half-length portrait of Daghestani man, facing left, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Half-length portrait of Daghestani man, facing left, between 1870 and 1886. Half-length portrait of a Daghestan mountaineer seated, facing left. Inscribed on verso: Daghestan mountaineer

Imam Shamil (1799-1871) in captivity, c. 1870
Imam Shamil (1799-1871) in captivity

Terasses of Choch 3
Ivan A. Godovikov

The surrender of Imam Shamil in 1859
7269209 The surrender of Imam Shamil in 1859; Private Collection; (add.info.: The surrender of Imam Shamil in 1859 during the Russian Conquest of Chechnya and Dagestan. Imam Shamil, 1797 - 1871)

Chamil ou Imam Chamil - Imam Shamil (1797-1871) - Anonymous - 1854 - Watercolour on paper - 32x23 - Private Collection
FIA5396514 Chamil ou Imam Chamil - Imam Shamil (1797-1871) - Anonymous - 1854 - Watercolour on paper - 32x23 - Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River
FIA5380639 Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River by Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cavaliers tcherkesses traversant la riviere (Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River)

Dagestani types - Sunni Muslim man wearing traditional dress and headgear
698958 Dagestani types - Sunni Muslim man wearing traditional dress and headgear, with a sheathed dagger at his side is sitting on the ground, Russian Empire

A Circassian chief of Dagestan (engraving)
818906 A Circassian chief of Dagestan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Circassian chief of Dagestan.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English

Circassian Chiefs Residence near Choura, Daghestan (engraving)
2772916 Circassian Chiefs Residence near Choura, Daghestan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circassian Chiefs Residence near Choura, Daghestan)

Caucasian Costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving)
968811 Caucasian Costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caucasian costumes, 19th Century)

Caucasian costumes, 19th Century (engraving)
968776 Caucasian costumes, 19th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caucasian costumes, 19th Century)

Dagestani types - a man with medals and a dagger and a woman in black dress
698957 Dagestani types - a man with medals and a dagger and a woman in black dress, Russian Empire, between 1905 and 1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Russian

Transport through the countryside of Zaqatala, 1904, by Niko Pirosmani (1862-1918)
5305463 Transport through the countryside of Zaqatala, 1904, by Niko Pirosmani (1862A-1918), Russian, Georgian primitivist painter, who posthumously rose to prominence by Pirosmani

View of Ghimri and Portrait of Hadji-Mourad, plate 66 from a book on the Caucasus
STC188696 View of Ghimri and Portrait of Hadji-Mourad, plate 66 from a book on the Caucasus, engraved by Jules Joseph Augustin Laurens (1825-1901) and Eugene Ciceri (1813-90)

The Circassians dancing, 1812. Artist: Karneyev, Yegor
The Circassians dancing, 1812. From a private collection

The Circassian guards, 1880. Artist: Khlebovsky, Stanislav (1835-1884)
The Circassian guards, 1880. From a private collection

Caucasian rider. Private Collection

House of Prince Dadiani in Mingrelia, 1833. Private Collection

Habits of Dagestan Tartars of Tarcu, on the borders of Persia, 1780. Artist: NC Goodnight
Habits of Dagestan Tartars of Tarcu, on the borders of Persia, 1780. From Millars New Complete Universal System of Geography

Imam Shamil on 25 August 1859, c. 1886. Private Collection

A Circassian rider, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Frontier Guards (Circassian Prince on Horseback Selling Two Boys). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1859. Artist: Deniere, Andrei (Heinrich-Johann) (1820-1892)
Portrait of the Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1859. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Prince Alexander Ivanovich Baryatinsky (1815-1879). Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Portrait of Imam Shamil (1797-1871). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of of the major general Nikolay Sleptsov (1815?1851), 1877. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of of the major general Nikolay Sleptsov (1815?1851), 1877. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Memory of Caucasus, 1838. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
Memory of Caucasus, 1838. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Caucasian landscape with camels, 1837-1838. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
Caucasian landscape with camels, 1837-1838. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Firefight in the mountains of Dagestan, 1840-1841. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
Firefight in the mountains of Dagestan, 1840-1841. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Aul Chirkey, Dagestan, 1841. Artist: Gagarin, Grigori Grigorievich (1810-1893)
Aul Chirkey, Dagestan, 1841. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Hold up! (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Hold up! (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Private Collection

The prayer (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
The prayer (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Private Collection

Imam Shamil in the Caucasus. Artist: Sommer, Richard Karl (1866-1939)
Imam Shamil in the Caucasus. Private Collection

To Peoples of the Caucasus. Artist: Moor, Dmitri Stachievich (1883-1946)
To Peoples of the Caucasus. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Exchange and ransoming from Schamyl of the family of Prince David Chavchavadze and Princess Orbelian Artist: Anonymous
Exchange and ransoming from Schamyl of the family of Prince David Chavchavadze and Princess Orbeliani with their children, 1855, 1855. From a private collection

Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1854. From a private collection

Imam Shamil (1797-1871). Artist: Dickes, William (1815-1892)
Imam Shamil (1797-1871). From a private collection

Russian Forces Crosses the Caucasus Mountains in Adjara, 1872. Artist: Willewalde
Russian Forces Crosses the Caucasus Mountains in Adjara, 1872. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Cherkessian Horseman Crossing the River. Artist: Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928)
Cherkessian Horseman Crossing the River. From a private collection

The battle of the Valerik River on July 11, 1840, 1840. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
The battle of the Valerik River on July 11, 1840, 1840. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The mountaineers leave the aul before approach of the Russian army, 1872. Artist: Grusinsky
The mountaineers leave the aul before approach of the Russian army, 1872. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Caucasian Battle. Artist: Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915)
Caucasian Battle. From a private collection

Cherkess Celebrating the end of Muharram with the Equestrian Sport of the Dash for the Prize Lamb, 1889. From a private collection

Leila and Khadji Abrek (After the poem by M. Lermontov), 1852. Artist: Ge, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1831-1894)
Leila and Khadji Abrek (After the poem by M. Lermontov), 1852. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

Terek Cossack with Daughter (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

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"Dagestan: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Dagestan, a region steeped in rich history and vibrant traditions. As we explore this captivating land, let us embark on a journey through time, guided by the echoes of its past. Gazing upon an old Caucasus map, one can trace the footprints of ancient civilizations that once thrived here. From majestic mountains to fertile valleys, Dagestan's diverse landscapes have witnessed countless tales unfold. Imam Shamil, a legendary figure in Dagestani history, emerges from the annals as a symbol of resistance and valor. His indomitable spirit resonates even today as we reflect on his remarkable legacy. The Terasses of Choch 3 stand proudly as architectural marvels that showcase the ingenuity and craftsmanship of generations past. These terraced fields are not only breathtaking but also serve as a testament to human perseverance against nature's challenges. In 1859, an era came to an end with The Surrender of Imam Shamil. This pivotal moment marked both triumph and loss for Dagestanis—a turning point that shaped their destiny forever. An exquisite watercolor painting captures Imam Shamil's enigmatic persona—Chamil ou Imam Chamil—an artwork that evokes curiosity about this influential leader who left an indelible mark on history. Witnessing Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River transports us back to scenes where warriors embarked on daring expeditions across treacherous waters—a reminder of bravery etched into every wave they conquered. Dressed in traditional attire adorned with headgear, Sunni Muslim men embody cultural pride while honoring their religious heritage—a visual representation of devotion passed down through generations. A glimpse into Circassian Chiefs Residence near Choura reveals opulence intertwined with tradition—the grandeur mirrored in architecture reflects the esteemed position these chiefs held within society.