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Tsar Alexander Iii Collection

Tsar Alexander III: A Powerful Ruler and Family Man Tsar Alexander III, known for his strong leadership and love for his family, left a lasting mark on Russian history

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy), c1890, (1939). Creator: Il ya Repin

The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy), c1890, (1939). Creator: Il ya Repin
The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy), c1890, (1939). Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of Turkey, also known as Cossacks of Saporog Are Drafting a Manifesto

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel

Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel
3587290 Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel; (add.info.: The Church of Mary Magdalene is a Russian Orthodox church located on the Mount of Olives)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel

Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel
3587291 Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel; (add.info.: The Church of Mary Magdalene is a Russian Orthodox church located on the Mount of Olives)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Alexander III, 1845-1894

Alexander III, 1845-1894
5614394 Alexander III, 1845-1894; (add.info.: Alexander III, 1845-1894. Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar. Photography late 19th century

Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar. Photography late 19th century
JEB4835917 Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Alexander III, 1845-1894, Emperor of Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886

Alexander III, 1845-1894, Emperor of Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886
UIG5413544 Alexander III, 1845-1894, Emperor of Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886; UIG.

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890

A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890
5306744 A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890; (add.info.: A portrait of Tsar Alexander III on a Tsarist Russian 25 Rouble banknote dated 1890)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky (oil on canvas)

Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky (oil on canvas)
7062400 Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky (oil on canvas); Armenian Museum, Isfahan, Iran; (add.info.: Alexander III, Tzar of Russia, 1884, Bogadsky, oil on canvas)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s

Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s
NWI4946864 Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s.; (add.info.: Russian Czar Alexander III and his family)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III

Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III bridge, 1896
3480804 Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III bridge, 1896; (add.info.: Franco-Russian Alliance)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Alexander III, labelled 'Russia', looking at Wilhelm II, labelled 'Germany', 1893

Alexander III, labelled "Russia", looking at Wilhelm II, labelled "Germany", 1893
1577283 Alexander III, labelled "Russia", looking at Wilhelm II, labelled "Germany", 1893; (add.info.: The peace of Europe is assured by Udo Keppler, 1872-1956, artist)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)

Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)
529855 Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Tsar Alexander III and Empress Marie fedorovna of Russia with their children)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Altar cross with a rock crystal decoration; a gift from Emperor Alexander II. Borodino, 1911

Altar cross with a rock crystal decoration; a gift from Emperor Alexander II. Borodino, 1911.

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of the Empress Dowager, Marie Feodorovna... 1917

The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of the Empress Dowager, Marie Feodorovna... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of the Empress Dowager, Marie Feodorovna; in the wall, a shell hole, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Princess Dagmar (later Empress Mariia Feodorovna) head-and-shoulders... between 1870 and 80

Princess Dagmar (later Empress Mariia Feodorovna) head-and-shoulders... between 1870 and 80. Creator: Unknown
Princess Dagmar (later Empress Maria Feodorovna) head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1880

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Nikola i Karlovich Girs, half-length portrait, facing front, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown

Nikola i Karlovich Girs, half-length portrait, facing front, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Nikola i Karlovich Girs, half-length portrait, facing front, between 1880 and 1886

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Irkutsk Monument to Alexander III, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk Monument to Alexander III, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Monument to Alexander III, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Irkutsk Monument to Alexander III, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk Monument to Alexander III, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Monument to Alexander III, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Count Serge Vitte, half-length portrait, facing right, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown

Count Serge Vitte, half-length portrait, facing right, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Count Serge Vitte, half-length portrait, facing right, between 1880 and 1886

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Princess Dagmar (later Empress Maria Feodorovna) head-and-shoulders... between 1860 and 70

Princess Dagmar (later Empress Maria Feodorovna) head-and-shoulders... between 1860 and 70. Creator: Unknown
Princess Dagmar (later Empress Maria Feodorovna) head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1860 and 1870

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Alexander III, Emperor of Russia, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right

Alexander III, Emperor of Russia, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Alexander III, Emperor of Russia, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1886

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Ukraine, Crimea, Yalta, Massandra Palace summer palace and home of Tsar Alexander

Ukraine, Crimea, Yalta, Massandra Palace summer palace and home of Tsar Alexander III in the late 19th century. It was built by French architect Bouchart

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Russian Imperial Yacht Standart at Cowes, 1909. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The Russian Imperial Yacht Standart at Cowes, 1909. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Russian Imperial Yacht Standart at Cowes, 1909. Standart was built by order of Emperor Alexander III of Russia, and constructed at the Danish shipyard of Burmeister & Wain

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Tsar Alexander III with family and friends on a hunt in the Bialowieza Forest, Russia, 1894

Tsar Alexander III with family and friends on a hunt in the Bialowieza Forest, Russia, 1894. The forest, which lies on the border between modern Belarus and Poland, was a royal hunting reserve

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich of Russia, c1860-c1862

Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich of Russia, c1860-c1862. Portrait of the future Tsar Alexander III (1845-1894), who reigned as Emperor of Russia from 14 March 1881 until his death

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Seal of Alexander III, 1241 -1286. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of

Seal of Alexander III, 1241 -1286. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of
1219713 Seal of Alexander III, 1241 -1286. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar

Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar
7280208 Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Late Czar of Russia, In Memoriam (litho)

The Late Czar of Russia, In Memoriam (litho)
1107786 The Late Czar of Russia, In Memoriam (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Czar of Russia, In Memoriam)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894)

Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894) et de l imperatrice Maria Feodorovna
FIA5403043 Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894) et de l imperatrice Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar de Danemark) (1847-1928)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)

Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)
FIA5411264 Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III, Alexandre Alexandrovitch Romanov)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Portrait of the Emperor Alexander III (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)

Portrait of the Emperor Alexander III (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III, Alexandre Alexandrovitch Romanov)
FIA5410997 Portrait of the Emperor Alexander III (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III, Alexandre Alexandrovitch Romanov, 1845-1894) (1845-1894)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Arbiters of Peace and War, the Emperors of Russia, Austria, and Germany (engraving)

Arbiters of Peace and War, the Emperors of Russia, Austria, and Germany (engraving)
1604689 Arbiters of Peace and War, the Emperors of Russia, Austria, and Germany (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arbiters of Peace and War)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Russian colony of Paris took the oath of loyalty to the new tsar Alexander III in the Russian

The Russian colony of Paris took the oath of loyalty to the new tsar Alexander III in the Russian chapel, 1881
XEE4169328 The Russian colony of Paris took the oath of loyalty to the new tsar Alexander III in the Russian chapel, 1881

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Czars Visit to Paris, the Ceremony on the Seine, the Czar laying the Foundation-Stone of

The Czars Visit to Paris, the Ceremony on the Seine, the Czar laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexander III Bridge
1605887 The Czars Visit to Paris, the Ceremony on the Seine, the Czar laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexander III Bridge (litho) by Begg

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)

Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)
FIA5411270 Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III, Alexandre Alexandrovitch Romanov)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)

Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III)
FIA5411260 Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitch of Russia (Alexander III Alexandrovich, Alexandre III, Alexandre Alexandrovitch Romanov)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho)

The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho)
5207768 The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Third Republic, 1871-1914)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894)

Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894) et de l imperatrice Maria Feodorovna
FIA5403058 Album du Couronnement du tsar Alexandre III de Russie (1845-1894) et de l imperatrice Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar de Danemark) (1847-1928)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Alexander III, Tsar of Russia (coloured engraving)

Alexander III, Tsar of Russia (coloured engraving)
5998691 Alexander III, Tsar of Russia (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III, Tsar of Russia)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Procession of the Emperor and Empress after being crowned

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Procession of the Emperor and Empress after being crowned (engraving)
1624483 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Procession of the Emperor and Empress after being crowned (engraving) by Overend

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Emperor and Empress of Russia in their Coronation Robes (engraving)

The Emperor and Empress of Russia in their Coronation Robes (engraving)
1624423 The Emperor and Empress of Russia in their Coronation Robes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias (engraving)

Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias (engraving)
1037653 Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Alexandre III, Empereur de Russie (coloured photo)

Alexandre III, Empereur de Russie (coloured photo)
975354 Alexandre III, Empereur de Russie (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre III, Empereur de Russie)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Alexander III, the New Emperor of Russia (engraving)

Alexander III, the New Emperor of Russia (engraving)
1590307 Alexander III, the New Emperor of Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III, the New Emperor of Russia)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: Alexander III (engraving)

Alexander III (engraving)
728836 Alexander III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III, the New Emperor of Russia; from a photograph by Messrs Maull and Fox)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress of Russia visiting the Shrine of

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress of Russia visiting the Shrine of the "Iberian Mother of
1624403 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress of Russia visiting the Shrine of the " Iberian Mother of God" (engraving) by English School

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow (engraving)

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow (engraving)
1624482 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow)

Background imageTsar Alexander Iii Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress at the Grand Reception in the Alexander

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress at the Grand Reception in the Alexander Nevsky Hall of
1624481 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, the Emperor and Empress at the Grand Reception in the Alexander Nevsky Hall of the Palace of the Kremlin (engraving) by English School



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Tsar Alexander III: A Powerful Ruler and Family Man Tsar Alexander III, known for his strong leadership and love for his family, left a lasting mark on Russian history. Born in 1845, he ascended to the throne after the assassination of his father, Tsar Alexander II. His reign was characterized by a firm grip on power and efforts to strengthen Russia's position both domestically and internationally. One notable event during his rule was "The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan, " a famous painting by Il ya Repin. This artwork depicted the fierce response of Ukrainian Cossacks under Russian rule against Ottoman aggression in Crimea. It symbolized Alexander III's determination to protect Russian interests. Yalta became synonymous with Tsar Alexander III as it housed Massandra Palace, his summer residence overlooking the Black Sea. The palace served as a retreat where he could relax with his family amidst breathtaking landscapes. In 1909, the opulent Russian Imperial Yacht Standart made an appearance at Cowes. This luxurious vessel showcased Russia's naval might under Tsar Alexander III's reign while also providing him with opportunities for diplomatic engagements. Despite being seen as a stern ruler, there were moments when Tsar Alexander III revealed his softer side. He enjoyed hunting expeditions in Bialowieza Forest alongside family and friends – an activity that allowed him to unwind from political responsibilities. Alexander Alexandrovich Romanov (later Grand Duke) accompanied him on many occasions throughout their lives. Their brotherly bond strengthened their connection as they navigated through turbulent times together. Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar captured Tsar Alexander III's heart when they married in 1866. Known as Maria Feodorovna after her conversion to Orthodoxy, she stood by her husband's side until his untimely death in 1894. Following this tragic loss, tributes poured in from around the world honoring "The Late Czar of Russia.