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Tsar Nicholas I Collection

Tsar Nicholas I, the Emperor of Russia during the 19th century, was a significant figure in Russian history

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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Irkutsk Institute of Emperor Nicholas I, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Grand Duke Konstantin Nicolaevich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Tsar Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia (engraving)
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: The Suspended Congress, ca. 1829. Creator: Pierre Langlumé
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Admiral Avelan (colour litho)
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: The Russian naval squadron in the Mediterranean (colour litho)
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Irena Macrina Mieczyslaska, Superior of the Covent of St. Basil, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Last Moments of the Czar, (c1857). Creator: Herbert K Bourne
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Parade Celebrating the End of Military Action in the Kingdom of Poland on Tsaritsa Meadow in St
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Nicholas I (1796-1855), Emperor of Russia, in his droshky, St Petersburg, 1853
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Nicholas I, Emperor of all the Russias, c19th century
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Tsar Nicholas I of Russia in Moscow, 19 August 1826 (1900)
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: The Emperor Nicholas, (1796-1855), 19th century
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia, 19th century. Artist: Smyth
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter palace, 1833
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, (1796-1855), 1847. Artist: Franz Kruger
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, (1796-1855), 1852. Artist: Franz Kruguer
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: History of Holy Russia. A great ball in the Winter Palace, 1854. Artist: Gustave Dore
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: History of Holy Russia. Nicholas I makes a speech before the Guards, 1854. Artist: Gustave Dore
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Tsar Nicholas I of Russia
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: First Chappe telegraph message from St Petersburg, early 19th century, (c1870)
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, 1826. Artist: Vasily Tropinin
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia, 1857. Artist: Franz Xaver Winterhalter
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia, c1862-c1870
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Nicholas I (1796-1855), Tsar of Russia in military uniform
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Nicholas I, Tsar of Russia in military uniform, c1860
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Portrait of the Grand Duke Nicholas Pavlovich, 1820s. Artist: George Dawe
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, mid 19th century
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Cartoon of Tsar Nicholas I as a Bear, c. 1830s (engraving)
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Tsar Nicholas I Collection: Court Departure at the Main Entrance of the Great Palace, 1852 (w / c on paper)

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Tsar Nicholas I, the Emperor of Russia during the 19th century, was a significant figure in Russian history. His reign witnessed various important events and developments that shaped the nation's future. One notable incident was the Insurrection of the Decembrists at Senate Square in St. Petersburg on December 14th, 1825. This rebellion against Nicholas I's ascension to power demonstrated early opposition to his autocratic rule. During his reign, Tsar Nicholas I faced several challenges both domestically and internationally. The Suspended Congress around 1829 depicted the difficulties he encountered while trying to maintain control over an increasingly restless society. In terms of foreign affairs, Admiral Avelan led the Russian naval squadron in the Mediterranean under Nicholas I's command. This highlighted Russia's expanding influence beyond its borders during this period. Religion also played a role in Nicholas I's era as seen through figures like Superior Irene Macrina Mieczyslaska of St. Basil Covent in 1845. The church held considerable sway over society, and religious leaders often had close ties with political authorities. The Last Moments of the Czar painting from circa 1857 depicts a somber scene capturing Tsar Nicholas I's final moments before his death in 1855. It symbolizes both his personal fate and marks a turning point for Russia as it transitioned into a new era under Alexander II. Parade Celebrating the End of Military Action in Poland on Tsaritsa Meadow showcases one aspect of Nicholas I’s military campaigns – specifically celebrating victory over Polish insurgents who sought independence from Russian rule. Various portraits capture different aspects of Tsar Nicholas' life: whether it be him riding through St Petersburg streets or being portrayed as Emperor of all Russias - these images provide glimpses into his public persona and how he wanted to be perceived by others.