Serfs Collection

Alexander II (1818-1881), Tsar of Russia from 1855 known as "The Liberator" for his emancipation of serfs
535172 Alexander II (1818-1881), Tsar of Russia from 1855 known as "The Liberator" for his emancipation of serfs, 1861, on horseback reviewing troops

Les Boyards réduits a cultiver... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Boyards reduits a cultiver... 19th century. The boyars are reduced to cultivating their land themselves, after their last serfs are recruited into the army

The Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1861. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Unforgettable day of the Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1865. Artist: Russian Master
Unforgettable day of the Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1865. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Richard II allant a la rencontre des serfs anglais revoltes (chromolitho)
5228927 Richard II allant a la rencontre des serfs anglais revoltes (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian Peasants near Kuntsevo (engraving)
655082 Russian Peasants near Kuntsevo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Peasants near Kuntsevo)

Labourers and Master
LLM462484 Labourers and Master by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labourers and Master. Illustration for Costumes Civils et Militaires des Francais a Travers les)

Fenaison Aux Environs De Moscou (colour photo)
2817448 Fenaison Aux Environs De Moscou (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fenaison Aux Environs De Moscou)

Cantine Des Ouvriers Au Village (colour photo)
2817445 Cantine Des Ouvriers Au Village (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cantine Des Ouvriers Au Village)

Feudal Usage (gravure)
671683 Feudal Usage (gravure) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feudal Usage. Illustration for Historical Cartoons (John Camden Hotten, c 1860)

The FIrst Enfranchisement of the Serfs (chromolitho)
667193 The FIrst Enfranchisement of the Serfs (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The FIrst Enfranchisement of the Serfs. French educational card, c 1900)

Emelian Ivanovich Pugachev (c. 1742-75) in prison (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT207899 Emelian Ivanovich Pugachev (c.1742-75) in prison (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Villains receiving their Lords Orders before going to Work
KW260577 Villains receiving their Lords Orders before going to Work, after a miniature in a 15th century manuscript, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84)

Russian serfs or peasantry, 18th century
Russian serfs or peasantry. A peasant in travel clothes with hat, shirt, boots and bark shoes, and women spinning yarn and washing clothes

The Emancipation of Russian Serfs in 1861, 1908-09 (oil on canvas)
1555179 The Emancipation of Russian Serfs in 1861, 1908-09 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod

Taxing of the Third Estate (coloured engraving)
1201769 Taxing of the Third Estate (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Revolution (French)

Louis X of France emancipates the serfs, 1315 (engraving)
969155 Louis X of France emancipates the serfs, 1315 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis X of France emancipates the serfs, 1315)

The Masters Right, 1874 (colour litho)
5231921 The Masters Right, 1874 (colour litho) by Polenov, Vasilij Dmitrievich (1844-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masters Right, 1874)

Russian Noble and Serfs (engraving)
1612788 Russian Noble and Serfs (engraving) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Noble and Serfs. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 March 1861)

Serf emancipation (colour litho)
978024 Serf emancipation (colour litho) by Armitage, Edward A. (1817-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serf emancipation)

Peasants giving tithes, Alpine region, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468768 Peasants giving tithes, Alpine region, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Time of Serfdom (colour litho)
3098421 The Time of Serfdom (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Time of Serfdom. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, 1888.); © Look and Learn

Tsar and boyars, 1907. Creator: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Tsar and boyars, 1907. Private Collection

Allegory of Servitude. Creator: Padovanino (1588-1649)
Allegory of Servitude. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Tribute from the citizens of Barcelona to Count King or oath of vasallage miniature in the Llibre Verd (Green Book), codex containing a compilation of the customs or habits

The decree of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) to the Emancipation of the serfs, 1861. Found in the collection of Russian State Historical Archive (RGIA)

Before departure, 1920. Private Collection

The Emancipation Manifesto of 3 March 1861. Found in the Collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

The Reading the Emancipation Manifesto of 1861, Third Quarter of 19th cen.. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Alexander II Proclaiming the Emancipation of the Serfs. Private Collection

The Abolition of Serfdom in Russia, 1914. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
The Abolition of Serfdom in Russia, 1914. Found in the collection of City Gallery Prague

Landlord and his Serfs, 1853. Artist: Trutovsky, Konstantin Alexandrovich (1826-1893)
Landlord and his Serfs, 1853. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Yuris Day (Saint George Day), 1908. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
Yuris Day (Saint George Day), 1908. Private Collection

Applicants, 1888. Artist: Zhuravlev, Firs Sergeevich (1836-1901)
Applicants, 1888. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Behind the curtain in the serf theatre. Artist: Trutovsky, Konstantin Alexandrovich (1826-1893)
Behind the curtain in the serf theatre. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Cherry harvest in a landowners fruit garden in the Ukraine, 1858. Artist: Sokolov, Ivan Ivanovich (1823-1918)
Cherry harvest in a landowners fruit garden in the Ukraine, 1858. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A Lady of the Manor, 1886. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
A Lady of the Manor, 1886. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

Arrival of a voivode, 1907. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
Arrival of a voivode, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Threshing Barn, 1823. Artist: Venetsianov, Alexei Gavrilovich (1780-1847)
Threshing Barn, 1823. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Announcement of the Serfs Emancipation Manifesto in the Dormition Cathedral on March 5, 1861, 1861. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Louis X the Mischievous emancipates the serfs in 1315. Artist: Alaux, Jean (1786-1864)
Louis X the Mischievous emancipates the serfs in 1315. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Wood Stealer. Artist: Pryanishnikov, Illarion Mikhailovich (1840-1894)
Wood Stealer. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Lugansk

Landowner Tea Party. Artist: Dmitriev-Orenburgsky, Nikolai Dmitrievich (1837-1898)
Landowner Tea Party. Found in the collection of the State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Boyar, 1879. Artist: Urlaub, Johann-Georg-Christian (1844-1914)
Boyar, 1879. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Costume design for the Serf Theatre of Sheremetev, 1785. Artist: Kuerzinger (Kirzinger), Marianna (1770-1809)
Costume design for the Serf Theatre of Sheremetev, 1785. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

The Emancipation of the Russian Serfs (Study for The Slav Epic), 1914. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
The Emancipation of the Russian Serfs (Study for The Slav Epic), 1914. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, Prague

Morning of the Lady of the Manor, 1823. Artist: Venetsianov, Alexei Gavrilovich (1780-1847)
Morning of the Lady of the Manor, 1823. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Villains Receiving Their LordAśS Orders Before Going To Work. 19Th Century Reproduction Of Miniature In 15Th Century Manuscript

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"From Bondage to Freedom: The Journey of Serfs" In the annals of history, they have played a significant role in shaping societies and their struggle for emancipation. One notable figure is Blanche De Castile, whose influence paved the way for change. However, it was not until 1861 that a monumental event occurred - the Emancipation of the serfs. Russian they were among those who experienced this transformative moment firsthand. Engravings depicting the Interior of a Russian Church during the Reading of the Ukase for their Emancipation capture both hope and trepidation felt by these individuals as they awaited liberation from centuries-old bondage. Yet, not all tales were filled with optimism. The haunting image titled "The Serfs of Normandy with their hands cut off" serves as a stark reminder of past cruelties inflicted upon them. This chromolithograph stands as a testament to their resilience despite enduring unimaginable hardships. "The Market: The Sale of Serfs, " an oil painting from 1866, showcases another facet of serfdom's dark reality - human beings treated as commodities. Such scenes evoke deep emotions and highlight how deeply entrenched feudal systems exploited laborers' lives for economic gain. However, rebellion against such oppression was not uncommon either. Richard II's encounter with English revolted serfs depicted in "Richard II allant à la rencontre des serfs anglais révoltés" captures one such instance where defiance met authority head-on. Meanwhile, engravings like "Russian Peasants near Kuntsevo" provide glimpses into everyday life before emancipation – showcasing both hard work and camaraderie amongst laborers striving to make ends meet under feudal rule. As society progressed towards modernity, images like "Labourers and Master, " "Fenaison Aux Environs De Moscou, " and "Cantine Des Ouvriers Au Village" shed light on the changing dynamics between laborers and their employers.