Tolstaya Collection

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his sister Maria Nikolaevna, Russia, 1900s. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his sister Maria Nikolaevna, Russia, 1900s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Russian author Leo Tolstoy and his wife Sophia Tolstaya, Russia, 1895. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy and his wife Sophia Tolstaya, Russia, 1895. Tolstoy (1828-1910) married Sophia Andreyevna Behrs (1844-1919) in 1862

Portrait of Maria Ivanovna Lopukhina, 1797, (1965). Creator: Vladimir Borovikovsky
Portrait of Maria Ivanovna Lopukhina, 1797, (1965). Countess Maria Ivanovna Tolstaya in a portrait commissioned by her husband Stepan Andreevich Lopukhin, on the occasion of their marriage

Portrait of Countess Sophia Andreevna Tolstaya (1844-1919), with Daughter Alexandra. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Leo Tolstoy and Sophia Andreevna. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Portrait of Countess Alexandra Alexandrovna Golitsyna (1823-1910), Mid 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Countess Tolstaya, nee Lopukhina, 1768. Artist: Argunov, Ivan Petrovich (1729-1802)
Portrait of Countess Tolstaya, nee Lopukhina, 1768. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

The Sick Leo Tolstoy with daughter Tatyana in Gaspra on the Crimea, 1902
The Sick Leo Tolstoy with daughter Tatyana in Gaspra on the Crimea

The author Leo Tolstoy with his wife in Yasnaya Polyana, 1907. Artist: Il ya Repin
The author Leo Tolstoy with his wife in Yasnaya Polyana, 1907. Tolstoy (1828-1910) married Sophia Andreyevna Behrs (1844-1919) in 1862. Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, was their home

Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov, Russian authors, 1902. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Anton Chekhov and Leo Tolstoy, Russian authors, 1902. Chekhov (1860-1904) and Tolstoy (1828-1910) at Tolstoys home in Gaspra, Crimea, where he lived in 1901-1902

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with a bad leg, Russia, 1908. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with a bad leg, Russia, 1908. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Russian author Leo Tolstoy, Gaspra, Crimea, Russia, 1902. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy, Gaspra, Crimea, Russia, 1902. Tolstoy lived in Gaspra in 1901-1902. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Russian author Leo Tolstoy and his wife Sophia by the Black Sea, Crimea, Russia, 1902. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy and his wife Sophia by the Black Sea, Crimea, Russia, 1902. Tolstoy (1828-1910) married Sophia Andreyevna Behrs in 1862. He lived in Gaspra in 1901-1902

Russian author Leo Tolstoy recovering in Gaspra, Crimea, Russia, 1902. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy recovering in Gaspra, Crimea, Russia, 1902. Tolstoy (1828-1910) lived in Gaspra in 1901-1902. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with the balalaika player Boris Troyanovsky, Russia, 1909. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with the balalaika player Boris Troyanovsky, Russia, 1909. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Tolstoys Estate at Yasnaya Polyana

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his son-in-law and granddaughter, Russia, c1905-c1906. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his son-in-law and granddaughter, Russia, c1905-c1906. Mikhail Sukhotin married Tolstoys (1828-1910) eldest daughter Tatyana (1864-1950) in 1899

Russian author Leo Tolstoy at work, 1890s. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy at work, 1890s. Tolstoy (1828-1900) at his desk. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with politician Mikhail Stakhovich and Mikhail Sukhotin, Russia, 1900s. Tolstoy (1828-1910) with Stakhovich (1861-1923), the leader of the Party of Peaceful Renovation

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his son Leo, Russia, 1899. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his son Leo, Russia, 1899. The younger Leo (1869-1945) was the fourth child of Tolstoy (1828-1910) and his wife Sophia Tolstaya (1844-1919)

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with family on his wifes birthday, Russia, 1900s. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with family on his wifes birthday, Russia, 1900s. Tolstoy (1828-1910) married Sophia Andreyevna Behrs (1844-1919) in 1862

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with a bicycle, Russia, 1890s. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with a bicycle, Russia, 1890s. Tolstoy (1828-1910) is pictured with his wife, Sophia Tolstaya (1844-1919), who he married in 1862

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with guests, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1895. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with guests, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1895. Second from right is the composer Sergei Taneyev. Yasnaya Polyana was Tolstoys (1828-1900) home

Russian author Leo Tolstoy on horseback, Moscow, Russia, 1890s. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy on horseback, Moscow, Russia, 1890s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with a horse, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1905. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with a horse, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1905. Yasnaya Polyana was Tolstoys (1828-1910) home

Russian author Leo Tolstoy riding in Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1900. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy riding in Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1900. Yasnaya Polyana was Tolstoys (1828-1910) home. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Russian author Leo Tolstoy taking a winter walk, 1900s. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy taking a winter walk, 1900s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Tolstoys Estate at Yasnaya Polyana

Making jam in the courtyard of Leo Tolstoys house, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1900. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Making jam in the courtyard of Leo Tolstoys house, Yasnaya Polyana, near Tula, Russia, 1900. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Tolstoys Estate at Yasnaya Polyana

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"Exploring the Lives of the Tolstaya Family: A Glimpse into Russian Literary History" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where we find renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy and his sister Maria Nikolaevna captured in a candid moment. The artist, Sophia Tolstaya, skillfully portrays their close bond and intellectual connection. Delving further into history, we encounter a captivating portrait of Maria Ivanovna Lopukhina from 1797. Created by Vladimir Borovikovsky, this artwork transports us to an era filled with elegance and grace. Moving forward in time, we are introduced to Countess Sophia Andreevna Tolstaya alongside her daughter Alexandra. This mother-daughter duo exudes poise and sophistication as they pose for a timeless portrait. Another striking portrayal showcases Countess Alexandra Alexandrovna Golitsyna during the mid-1820s. Painted by Pyotr Fyodorovich Sokolov, this piece captures her beauty and regal demeanor. The lineage continues with a stunning depiction of Countess Tolstaya (nee Lopukhina) from 1768. Crafted by Ivan Petrovich Argunov, this painting offers insight into the aristocratic world that influenced Leo Tolstoy's upbringing. Shifting our focus to more personal moments within the family's life, we witness Leo Tolstoy battling illness while being comforted by his daughter Tatyana in Gaspra on the Crimea in 1902. This poignant image reveals both vulnerability and familial love. A glimpse into their domestic life takes us to Yasnaya Polyana in 1907 where Leo is captured alongside his wife. Il ya Repin masterfully brings out their shared warmth and affection through his brush strokes. Leo Tolstoy's literary legacy is not complete without mentioning his contemporary Anton Chekhov.