Decembrists Collection

Portrait of Decembrist Alexander Alexandrovich Bestuzhev (1797-1837), First half of the 19th cent. Private Collection

View of Tobolsk from the south, 1862. Creator: Znamensky
View of Tobolsk from the south, 1862. Found in the Collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Nikolai Ivanovich Lorer (1794-1873), End 1840s. Found in the Collection of State Lermontov Museum Tarkhany

Portrait of Prince Fyodor Petrovich Shakhovskoy (1796-1829). Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of Mikhail Naryshkin (1798-1863), 1860s. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Mikhail Naryshkin (1798-1863), 1860s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Nicholas I before the Unit Formation of the Life-Guards Field Engineer Battalion in the Court of the Winter Palace on 14 Decembe. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Baron Vladimir Ivanovich von Steinheil (1783-1862). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Nikita Muravyov with his Daughter Sofia by exile in Irkutsk province, 1837. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Nikita Muravyovs Room by exile in Irkutsk province, 1837. Artist: Muravyov, Nikita Mikhailovich (1797-1843)
Nikita Muravyovs Room by exile in Irkutsk province, 1837. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Pavel Pestel speech at the meeting of the Northern Society of the Decembrists in Petersburg, 1936. Private Collection

Portrait of Decembrist Mikhail Naryshkin (1798-1863), 1832. Artist: Bestuzhev, Nikolai Alexandrovich (1791-1855)
Portrait of Decembrist Mikhail Naryshkin (1798-1863), 1832. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of the poet, Decembrist Count Alexander I. Odoevsky (1802-1839), 1837-1839. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of the poet, Decembrist Count Alexander I. Odoevsky (1802-1839), 1837-1839. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Decembrist Nikolai Lorer (1794-1873), 1832-1833. Artist: Bestuzhev, Nikolai Alexandrovich (1791-1855)
Portrait of Decembrist Nikolai Lorer (1794-1873), 1832-1833. Found in the collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Portrait of the Decembrist Vladimir Nikolayevich Likharev (1803-1840), 1828. Found in the collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Portrait of the Decembrist Sergey Krivtsov (1802-1864), 1828. Artist: Bestuzhev, Nikolai Alexandrovich (1791-1855)
Portrait of the Decembrist Sergey Krivtsov (1802-1864), 1828. Found in the collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Portrait of Yelizaveta Petrovna Naryshkina (1801-1867), 1832. Artist: Bestuzhev, Nikolai Alexandrovich (1791-1855)
Portrait of Yelizaveta Petrovna Naryshkina (1801-1867), 1832. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

View of Tobolsk, 1850s. Artist: Znamensky, Mikhail Stepanovich (1833-1892)
View of Tobolsk, 1850s. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Alexander Nikolayevich Muravyov (1792?1863). Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Pavel Ivanovich Pestel (1793-1826) Detail, 1813. Artist: Orlowski (Orlovsky)
Portrait of Pavel Ivanovich Pestel (1793-1826) Detail, 1813. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Decembrist Alexander Alexandrovich Bestuzhev (1797-1837), 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of Countess Maria Nikolayevna Volkonskaya (1805-1863) with son Nikolay, 1826. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Nikolai Lorer on the Caucasus, 1838. Artist: Schwede, Robert (1806-1871)
Nikolai Lorer on the Caucasus, 1838. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Count Mikhail Fyodorovich Orlov (1788-1842), ca 1818. Artist: Riesener, Henri-Francoiss (1767-1828)
Portrait of Count Mikhail Fyodorovich Orlov (1788-1842), ca 1818. Found in the collection of the State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Russia; Siberia; Irkutsk; Decembrist house. C19th artists, officers and nobles where exiled to remote Siberia, built a settlement, after the December revolt against Tsar Nicholas I

View from River Neva, St Petersburg - Statue of Peter I
The Bronze Horseman an equestrian statue of Peter the Great in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Commissioned by Catherine the Great, it was created by the French sculptor Etienne Maurice Falconet

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"Unveiling the New Toy: Ratapoil's Gift to the Children of the Decembrists" Step back in time to 1851, as we witness a heartwarming scene captured in Le Charivari. Ratapoil, known for his mischievous antics, surprises the children of the Decembrists with a brand new toy. Their eyes light up with joy and excitement as they eagerly unwrap this unexpected gift. Meanwhile, let us transport ourselves to Tobolsk in 1862 through Znamensky's masterpiece. From a southern vantage point, we gaze upon this historic city that once held captive some of Russia's bravest revolutionaries - the Decembrists. The view is breathtaking, offering glimpses into their world and reminding us of their enduring spirit. Among these courageous individuals was Nikolai Ivanovich Lorer, whose portrait from the late 1840s captures his determination and unwavering commitment to change. His presence serves as a reminder that even amidst adversity, hope prevails. Yet not all stories end happily; history tells us of the execution faced by some Decembrists between 1826-1827. A sheet adorned with drawings depicts this somber event - a poignant reminder of sacrifice made for ideals they held dear. In contrast to such solemnity stands Prince Fyodor Petrovich Shakhovskoy's portrait. With an air of nobility and intellect emanating from him, he symbolizes both leadership and defiance against autocratic rule. Mikhail Naryshkin too played a significant role among these rebels; his enigmatic portrait from the 1860s leaves us intrigued about his journey towards liberation. An anonymous artist skillfully captures his essence while leaving room for interpretation. Nicholas I himself witnessed firsthand the unity forged within these brave souls when facing adversity during their exile years later on display before them stood Baron Vladimir Ivanovich von Steinheil.