Sergei Levitsky Collection

Empress Eugenie, ca. 1864. Creator: Sergei Levitsky
Empress Eugenie, ca. 1864

Grippenberg, c1893. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Grippenberg, c1893. Oskar-Ferdinand Kazimirovich Gripenberg (1838-1916), general of the Russian Imperial Army. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Kouropatkine, c1893. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Kouropatkine, c1893. Alexei Nikolayevich Kuropatkin (1848-1925), Russian Imperial Minister of War from 1898 to 1904. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Alexeieff, c1893. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Alexeieff, c1893. Yevgeni Ivanovich Alexeieff, (1843-1917), admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy, Russian Viceroy in the Far East. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Count Paul Andreyevich Shuvalov, Russian soldier and statesman, c1860s-c1870s. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Count Paul Andreyevich Shuvalov, Russian soldier and statesman, c1860s-c1870s. Shuvalov (1830-1908) served with distiction in the Crimean War

Alexander Herzen, Russian writer and thinker, 1861. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Alexander Herzen, Russian writer and thinker, 1861. Herzen (1812-1870) is regarded as the father of Russian socialism. His philosophy

Alexander Winterberger, pianist and organist, 19th century. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Alexander Winterberger, pianist and organist, 19th century. Winterberger (1834-1914) was a pupil of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt

Mikhail Bakunin, Russian revolutionary and theorist of anarchism, 1863. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Mikhail Bakunin, Russian revolutionary and theorist of anarchism, 1863. Bakunin (1814-1876) was the leading proponent of the doctrine of Collectivist Anarchism

Grand Dukes Alexander Alexandrovich and Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia, c1870-c1875(?). Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Grand Dukes Alexander Alexandrovich and Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia, c1870-c1875(?). The future Tsar Alexander III (1845-1894) (top right) with his younger brother

Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres

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Sergei Levitsky, a renowned Russian photographer of the 19th century, captured the essence and beauty of numerous notable figures through his lens. His talent for portraiture is evident in his works such as "Empress Eugenie" from around 1864. In this captivating photograph, Levitsky immortalizes Empress Eugenie's grace and elegance. Levitsky's skillful artistry can also be seen in his portraits like "Grippenberg" and "Kouropatkine, " both created around 1893. These images depict military figures with an air of authority and strength, showcasing Levitsky's ability to capture their commanding presence. The artist further showcases his versatility by capturing the likeness of individuals from various fields. For instance, he portrays Count Paul Andreyevich Shuvalov, a prominent Russian soldier and statesman from the late 19th century. Through Levitsky's lens, Shuvalov exudes wisdom and experience. Levitsky also turns his attention to intellectuals like Alexander Herzen, a renowned writer and thinker in Russia during that era. The portrait taken in 1861 reflects Herzen's intellectual depth while highlighting Levitsky's ability to capture personality through photography. Not limited to political or intellectual spheres alone, Levitsky also captures moments with young Tsar Nicholas II as a child circa 1871. This intimate portrait reveals the innocence of youth while hinting at the weighty responsibilities that lay ahead for him. In addition to these influential personalities, Sergei Levitsky photographs musicians such as Alexander Winterberger—a pianist and organist—showcasing their passion for music through visual imagery. Furthermore, he immortalizes Mikhail Bakunin—an iconic Russian revolutionary—in an intense portrait taken in 1863 that encapsulates Bakunin’s fiery spirit advocating anarchism during those times.