Samoylova Collection

The Horsewoman, 1832, (1965). Creator: Karl Briullov
The Horsewoman, 1832, (1965). Portrait of Giovanna Pacini, foster-child of Countess J.P. Samoylova, a friend of the painters

Portrait of Countess Julia Samoilova (1803-1875) with Austrian Hussars, 1855. Private Collection

Portrait of Ekaterina Sergeevna Samoylova, nee Trubetskaya (1763-1830) with Children, 1797. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Drawing room in the Manor House Grafskaya Slavyanka of Countess Julia Samoilova, Mid of the 19th c Artist: Anonymous
Drawing room in the Manor House Grafskaya Slavyanka of Countess Julia Samoilova, Mid of the 19th century. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Countess Julia Samoilova, ca 1825. Artist: Mitoire, Benois Charles (?-after 1830)
Portrait of Countess Julia Samoilova, ca 1825. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Countess Sophia Bobrinskaya, nee Samoylova (1797-1866), 1849. Artist: Briullov, Karl Pavlovich (1799-1852)
Portrait of Countess Sophia Bobrinskaya, nee Samoylova (1797-1866), 1849. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Countess Julia Samoilova with her stepdaughter Amazillia Pacini and black boy, 1832-1834. From a private collection

Portrait of the actress of the Imperial theatre Vera Samoylova, 1840s. Artist: Eugene Pluchart
Portrait of the actress of the Imperial theatre Vera Samoylova, 1840s. Pluchart, Eugene (1809-1880). Found in the collection of the State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow

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Exploring the rich artistic legacy of the Samoilova family, we encounter a captivating array of portraits and scenes. From Karl Briullov's iconic "The Horsewoman" and "The Last Day of Pompeii" to James Walker's "Portrait of Countess Julia Samoilova with Austrian Hussars," these works offer glimpses into the lives of the noble Russian women who bore the name. The Countesses Julia and Sophia, depicted in various stages of life, are captured in their regal beauty and grace. Meanwhile, Vera Samoylova, an actress of the Imperial theatre, is immortalized in portraits by Eugene Pluchart and an anonymous artist, showcasing her theatrical charm and elegance. Each piece tells a story, preserving the legacy of the Samoilova family for generations to come.