Sheremetev Collection

Portrait of Countess Anna Petrovna Sheremetyeva (1744-1768), 1769. Creator: Ligotsky
Portrait of Countess Anna Petrovna Sheremetyeva (1744-1768), 1769. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Count Dmitri Nikolayevich Sheremetev (1803-1871) as child, 1805. Creator: Cherkasov
Portrait of Count Dmitri Nikolayevich Sheremetev (1803-1871) as child, 1805. Found in the Collection of Museum Palace Theatre Ostankino, Moscow

View of the Ostankino Estate, 1833. Found in the Collection of Museum Palace Theatre Ostankino, Moscow

Portrait of Countess Alexandra Grigoryevna Sheremetyeva (1825-1874). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Riga swearing allegiance to Peter the Great, 1710, 1868. Artist: Kotzebue, Alexander von (1815-1889)
Riga swearing allegiance to Peter the Great, 1710, 1868. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Design for the Sheremetev palace, Ostankino, c. 1796. Artist: Quarenghi, Giacomo Antonio Domenico (1744-1817)
Design for the Sheremetev palace, Ostankino, c. 1796. Private Collection

Reception of Boris Sheremetevs Embassy on Malta in 1698, End of 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
Reception of Boris Sheremetevs Embassy on Malta in 1698, End of 17th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Count Nikolai Petrovich Sheremetev (1751-1809), 1819. Artist: Borovikovsky, Vladimir Lukich (1757-1825)
Portrait of Count Nikolai Petrovich Sheremetev (1751-1809), 1819. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the Actress and Singer, Countess Praskovya Sheremetyeva (Zhemchugova) (1768-1803), 1802. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Ceramics and Country estate of 18th cen

Portrait of Countess Varvara Alexeyevna Sheremetyeva (1711-1767), 1746. Artist: Grooth, Georg-Christoph (1716-1749)
Portrait of Countess Varvara Alexeyevna Sheremetyeva (1711-1767), 1746. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Count Boris Sheremetyev. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Count Boris Sheremetyev. From a private collection

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

Count Sergei Sheremetev and Countess Ekaterina Sheremeteva and family, 1870s. Count Sergei Dmitrievich Sheremetev (1844-1918) married Princess Ekaterina Vyzemskaya (1849-1929) in 1868

Portrait of Count Boris Sheremetev, 1760. Artist: Ivan Argunov
Portrait of Count Boris Sheremetev, 1760. Boris Sheremetev (1652-1719) was a Russian diplomat and soldier during the reign of Peter the Great

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"Unveiling the Legacy of Sheremetev: A Glimpse into Russian Aristocracy" Step into the world of Sheremetev, a prominent noble family that left an indelible mark on Russian history. From exquisite portraits to grand estates, their opulence and influence are brought to life through these captivating glimpses. In Ligotsky's 1769 masterpiece, we meet Countess Anna Petrovna Sheremetyeva, her delicate features exuding grace and poise. The artist skillfully captures her essence, immortalizing this young countess for eternity. Fast forward to 1805 when Cherkasov paints a portrait of Count Dmitri Nikolayevich Sheremetev as a child. Innocence radiates from his cherubic face, hinting at the future greatness he would achieve in adulthood. The Ostankino Estate beckons us with its breathtaking view in 1833. This architectural marvel stands tall as a testament to the family's wealth and refined taste. Its beauty is matched only by the splendor within its walls. Countess Alexandra Grigoryevna Sheremetyeva graces our presence in another portrait—a vision of elegance and sophistication captured for all time. Her regal aura speaks volumes about her status within society. Travel back further in time to witness Riga swearing allegiance to Peter the Great in Kotzebue's remarkable painting from 1868. This historical event showcases how even cities paid homage to this influential dynasty. Giacomo Antonio Domenico Quarenghi's design for the Sheremetev palace at Ostankino mesmerizes with its grandeur and attention to detail. Every line tells a story of luxury befitting this esteemed family. Boris Sheremetev's embassy reception on Malta comes alive through an anonymous artist's brushstrokes—an intriguing glimpse into diplomatic affairs during Russia’s golden age.