Silver Gelatin Photography Collection

Portrait of Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fyodorovna (1864?1918), Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine. Found in the Collection of State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in Japanese dress, ca 1892. Creator: Guibert, Maurice (1856-1913)
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in Japanese dress, ca 1892. Found in the Collection of Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi

Portrait of Marcel Proust, 1896. Creator: Wegener, Otto (1849-1924)
Portrait of Marcel Proust, 1896. Private Collection

Portrait of Harry Graf Kessler (1868-1937). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Harry Graf Kessler (1868-1937). Private Collection

Scene from the opera Eugene Onegin by Pyotr Tchaikovsky at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, 1900. Found in the Collection of State P. Tchaikovsky Memorial Museum, Klin

Cléo de Mérode, 1893. Creator: Anonymous
Cleo de Merode, 1893. Private Collection

Immigrants at the New York Harbor, c.1900. Creator: Levick, Edwin (1869-1929)
Immigrants at the New York Harbor, c.1900. Private Collection

Portrait of the opera singer Carlotta Patti (1835-1889). Creator: Photo studio Reutlinger, Paris
Portrait of the opera singer Carlotta Patti (1835-1889). Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931), ca 1904-1906. Creator: Boyer, Paul (1861-1908)
Portrait of the composer Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931), ca 1904-1906. Private Collection

Portrait of Solomon Abramovich Trone (1872-1969), 1935-1936. Creator: Ilf, Ilya Arnoldovich (1897-1937)
Portrait of Solomon Abramovich Trone (1872-1969), 1935-1936. Private Collection

Portrait of Marie Curie (1867-1934). Creator: Manuel, Henri (1874-1947)
Portrait of Marie Curie (1867-1934). Private Collection

Portrait of Louise Michel (1830-1905), c.1870. Creator: Photo studio J.M. Lopez, Paris
Portrait of Louise Michel (1830-1905), c.1870. Private Collection

Portrait of Karl Kraus (1874-1936), c.1930. Creator: Joel, Charlotte (1887-ca 1943)
Portrait of Karl Kraus (1874-1936), c.1930. Private Collection

Portrait of Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986), 1918. Creator: Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946)
Portrait of Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986), 1918. Private Collection

Portrait of Émile-René Ménard (1862-1930), 1910. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Emile-Rene Menard (1862-1930), 1910. Private Collection

Portrait of Detlev von Liliencron (1844-1909), 1904. Creator: Photo studio Th. Creutz, Hamburg
Portrait of Detlev von Liliencron (1844-1909), 1904. Private Collection

Marcel Proust on the terrace of the Jeu de Paume, 1921. Creator: Anonymous
Marcel Proust on the terrace of the Jeu de Paume, 1921. Private Collection

Loïe Fuller in the Dance "La Nuit", 1896. Creator: Langfier, Louis Saul (1871-1948)
Loie Fuller in the Dance "La Nuit", 1896. Private Collection

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, 1931. Creator: Juley, Paul A. (1867-1937)
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, 1931. Private Collection

Élisabeth, Countess Greffulhe (1860-1952) wearing the Lily Dress created by Worth, 1896
Elisabeth, Countess Greffulhe (1860-1952) wearing the Lily Dress created by Worth, 1896. Private Collection

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). Creator: Photo studio W. & D. Downey, London
Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). Private Collection

Georgia O'Keeffe, ca 1920-1921. Creator: Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946)
Georgia O'Keeffe, ca 1920-1921. Private Collection

Portrait of Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1861-1946), later Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, c. 1888. Private Collection

Portrait of Duchess Maria Immakulata of Württemberg, Archduchess of Austria (1878-1968), c. 1900
Portrait of Duchess Maria Immakulata of Wurttemberg, Archduchess of Austria (1878-1968), c. 1900. Private Collection

Portrait of Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), c. 1903. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), c. 1903. Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Eduard Artemyev. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the Composer Eduard Artemyev. Private Collection

Portrait of Caroline Strauss, née Pruckmayer (1831-1900), c. 1875. Creator: Luckhardt, Fritz (1843-1894)
Portrait of Caroline Strauss, nee Pruckmayer (1831-1900), c. 1875. Private Collection

Portrait of Ossip Zadkine (1888-1967), ca 1928-1930. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Ossip Zadkine (1888-1967), ca 1928-1930. Private Collection

Portrait of Alexander Valentinovich Amfiteatrov (1862-1938). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Alexander Valentinovich Amfiteatrov (1862-1938). Private Collection

Portrait of Alexander Valentinovich Amfiteatrov (1862-1938). Creator: Asikritov, Daniil Mikhaylovitch (1856-?)
Portrait of Alexander Valentinovich Amfiteatrov (1862-1938). Private Collection

Portrait of the poet Sergei Mitrofanovich Gorodetsky (1884-1967), 1910s. Creator: Bulla, Karl Karlovich (1853-1929)
Portrait of the poet Sergei Mitrofanovich Gorodetsky (1884-1967), 1910s. Private Collection

Portrait of Larissa Reisner (1895-1926). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Larissa Reisner (1895-1926). Private Collection

Portrait of Larissa Reisner (1895-1926). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Larissa Reisner (1895-1926). Private Collection

Portrait of Larissa Reisner (1895-1926). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Larissa Reisner (1895-1926). Private Collection

Vladimir Nikolayevich Tagantsev (1889-1921), ca 1919-1920. Creator: Anonymous
Vladimir Nikolayevich Tagantsev (1889-1921), ca 1919-1920. Private Collection

Marina Tsvetaeva, 1910s. Creator: Anonymous
Marina Tsvetaeva, 1910s. Private Collection

Portrait of the author Nadezhda Teffi (1872-1952), 1910. Creator: Zdobnov, Dmitri Spiridonovich (End of 19th cen.)
Portrait of the author Nadezhda Teffi (1872-1952), 1910. Private Collection

Portrait of Oswald Spengler (1880-1936). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Oswald Spengler (1880-1936). Private Collection

Portrait of Oskar Kokoschka (1886-1980), 1909. Creator: Weis, Wenzel (1858-1929)
Portrait of Oskar Kokoschka (1886-1980), 1909. Private Collection

Portrait of Martin Heidegger (1889-1976), ca 1927. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Martin Heidegger (1889-1976), ca 1927. Private Collection

Portrait of Martin Heidegger (1889-1976), ca 1927. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Martin Heidegger (1889-1976), ca 1927. Private Collection

Bauhaus House, Dessau, 1926. Creator: Anonymous
Bauhaus House, Dessau, 1926. Private Collection

Ferdinand Cheval in front of his Palais Idéal, c. 1890. Creator: Anonymous
Ferdinand Cheval in front of his Palais Ideal, c. 1890. Private Collection

Faun (Nijinsky) and five maenads. Scene from the Nijinsky ballet "The Afternoon of a Faun", 1912. Private Collection

Chorus of maenads. Scene from the Nijinsky ballet "The Afternoon of a Faun", 1912. Private Collection

The exhibition room of the Wiener Werkstätte at the 1907 International Art Exhibition in...1907. Creator: Anonymous
The exhibition room of the Wiener Werkstatte at the 1907 International Art Exhibition in Mannheim Kunsthalle, 1907. Private Collection

Portrait of André Devambez (1877-1944), 1900s-1910s. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Andre Devambez (1877-1944), 1900s-1910s. Private Collection

Johannes Theodor Baargeld (1892-1927), 1919. Creator: Anonymous
Johannes Theodor Baargeld (1892-1927), 1919. Private Collection

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Silver gelatin photography is a captivating art form that has captured the essence of numerous iconic figures throughout history. From the regal and elegant Portrait of Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fyodorovna, Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine, to the introspective gaze of Marcel Proust in 1896, these photographs transport us back in time. The enigmatic portrait of Harry Graf Kessler leaves us wondering about his untold stories and hidden depths. Meanwhile, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's unique portrayal in Japanese dress showcases his artistic versatility and cultural exploration. Intriguing scenes from the opera Eugene Onegin at the Mariinsky Theatre bring alive the magic and drama on stage. The composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's portrait captures his passion for music, while El Lissitzky's image working on a stage design transports us into the creative process behind theater productions. Sergei Kirov and Sergo Ordzhonikidze stand side by side in a powerful photograph that reflects their influential roles during a transformative period. Auguste Rodin's intense gaze reveals his dedication to sculpting masterpieces that still captivate audiences today. Lastly, Johannes Hoffmann's anonymous portrait reminds us that even lesser-known individuals have stories worth telling through silver gelatin photography. Each snapshot freezes moments in time with remarkable clarity and depth, allowing us to connect with historical figures on an intimate level. Silver gelatin photography continues to be an enduring medium for capturing timeless beauty and preserving memories for generations to come.