Prince Igor Collection

Greek fire. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Greek fire. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Igor's Campaign. Illustration to The Tale of Igor's Campaign, ca 1928. Private Collection

Igor's Campaign. Illustration to The Tale of Igor's Campaign, ca 1928. Private Collection

1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico)
1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico? by Giulio Ferrario), 1831. From a private collection

The First Meeting of Prince Igor with Olga, 1824 (oil on canvas)
FIA5361828 The First Meeting of Prince Igor with Olga, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Sazonov, Vasili Kondratyevich (1789-1870); State Tretyakov Gallery

Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14
6203792 Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico)

Portrait of Composer and Chemist Alexandre Borodine (1833-1887), 1888 (oil on canvas)
FIA5369486 Portrait of Composer and Chemist Alexandre Borodine (1833-1887), 1888 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); State Russian Museum, St

Yaroslavnas Tower Room, Decor for Borodins opera Prince Igor
5642594 Yaroslavnas Tower Room, Decor for Borodins opera Prince Igor, 1914 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 67.9A--97.5 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

Polovtsians, one with a bow, costume design for Polovtsian Dances
5642785 Polovtsians, one with a bow, costume design for Polovtsian Dances from Borodins opera Prince Igor, 1943 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich

Polovtsian Camp, decor for Polovtsian Dances from Borodins opera
5642784 Polovtsian Camp, decor for Polovtsian Dances from Borodins opera Prince Igor, 1943 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 30.5A--45.6 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

A Captive Girl, costume design for Polovtsian Dances from Borodin
5642782 A Captive Girl, costume design for Polovtsian Dances from Borodins opera Prince Igor, 1943 (tempera on cardboard by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 30.5A--45.7 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

Polovtsians, one with a scimitar, costume design for Polovtsian Dances
5642786 Polovtsians, one with a scimitar, costume design for Polovtsian Dances from Borodins opera Prince Igor, 1943 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich

Polovtsians, Polovtsian and Maidens, costume design for Polovtsian Dances
5642787 Polovtsians, Polovtsian and Maidens, costume design for Polovtsian Dances from Borodins opera Prince Igor, 1943 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich

A Captive Girl with a Rose, costume design for Polovtsian Dances
5642783 A Captive Girl with a Rose, costume design for Polovtsian Dances from Borodins opera Prince Igor, 1943 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich

Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas
Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Private Collection

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, 1832. Private Collection

Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A, Borodin, 1908
Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1908. Private Collection

Yaroslavnas Lament, 1880. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
Yaroslavnas Lament, 1880. Private Collection

Market Place. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Artist: Veshchilov
Market Place. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Private Collection

Poliudie (Collecting tribute). Igor of Kiev Exacting Tribute from the Drevlyans, 1903. Private Collection

Grand Duke Oleg with the Prince Igor. 882 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Death of Igor Svyatoslavich. 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of Igor Svyatoslavich. 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Flight of Prince Igor from the Polovtsian camp, 1185 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Trizna of Princess Olga 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Trizna of Princess Olga 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince Igor makes peace with Byzantium. 944 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Polovtsian girl. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1909. From a private collection

Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1900s. Artist: Ponomarev, Evgeni Petrovich (1852-1906)
Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1900s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

The Polovtsian camp. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the Museum of Private Collections in A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Trizna (from the Saint Olga series). Artist: Kondratenko, Gavriil Pavlovich (1854-1924)
Trizna (from the Saint Olga series). From a private collection

Igor Svyatoslavichs battle with the pechenegs (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
Igor Svyatoslavichs battle with the pechenegs (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg

Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Korovin, Konstantin Alexeyevich (1861-1939)
Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

The skomorokhs. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
The skomorokhs. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Putivl. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Putivl. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. From a private collection

Peoples. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Peoples. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Court of Prince Vladimir Galitsky. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Costume design Polovtsian girl Prince Igor 1909
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"Prince Igor: A Tale of Russian Royalty and Epic Battles" Step back in time to the era of Prince Igor, a legendary figure in Russian history. From the ancient Greek fire depicted in a mesmerizing miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes to the captivating oil painting showcasing The First Meeting with Olga, this tale is filled with intrigue and adventure. It all begins with Rurik, the founder of the Rurik dynasty, who laid the foundation for future rulers like Igor of Kiev. As we delve deeper into his story, we encounter Olga, an influential queen known for her cunning tactics and diplomatic prowess. But it is Sviatoslav who truly steals our attention - a warrior prince whose military campaigns were as fierce as they were successful. His son Vladimir the Great continues this legacy by embracing Christianity and uniting Russia under one faith. Fast forward to Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, whose reign marked both glory and turmoil for Russia. Through Giulio Ferrario's vivid portraits from Il costume antico. . , we catch glimpses of these iconic figures that shaped Russian history. Yet amidst political power struggles lies another facet of Prince Igor's tale - music. Enter Alexandre Borodine, a composer and chemist who immortalized Prince Igor through his opera. Yaroslavnas Tower Room becomes alive on stage while Polovtsian Dances enchant audiences with their vibrant costumes designed by talented artists like Luigi Giarre. From Polovtsians wielding bows to captive girls captured in stunning costume designs, every element adds depth to this epic saga. And let us not forget Alexander Borodin himself - his portrait serves as a testament to his genius that brought Prince Igor's story to life. So join us on this journey through time as we unravel the mysteries surrounding Prince Igor - a tale filled with bravery, love affairs, battles against enemies like Polovtsy warriors. . And a legacy that continues to captivate our imaginations.