Tsar Paul I Collection

Peter III and Catherine II of Russia, 1756. Creator: Anna Rosina de Gasc
Peter III and Catherine II of Russia, 1756

Portrait of Paul I, Emperor of Russia, at a young age, c.1765. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Paul I, Emperor of Russia, at a young age, c.1765

Portrait of Duchess Maria Feodorovna (Sophie Dorothea of Württemberg) (1759-1828)
Portrait of Duchess Maria Feodorovna (Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg) (1759-1828). Private Collection

Portrait of Duchess Maria Feodorovna (Sophie Dorothea of Württemberg), 2nd Half of the 18th cen. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Duchess Maria Feodorovna (Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg) (1759-1828), Second Half of the 18th cen. Private Collection

Dressing Room of the Empress Maria Feodorovna at the Gatchina Palace. Artist: Hau, Eduard (1807-1887)
Dressing Room of the Empress Maria Feodorovna at the Gatchina Palace. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St. Petersburg

Single Combat in Moor-Fields or Magnamimous Paul O challenging All O, January 30, 1801

Paul I, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Paul I, (1933). Portrait of Paul I, Tsar of Russia (1754-1801) when young. He reigned for only five years, and was assassinated by conspirators

Reception of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Russia, 1782, (1925). Creator: Antonio Baratta
Reception of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Russia, 1782, (1925). 18th century scene showing celebrations to honour the visit of the Grand Duke Paul (later Tsar Paul I of Russia)

Concert at the court of Emperor Paul I in Saint Petersburg, c. 1785. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of Duchess Maria Feodorovna (Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg) (1759-1828). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Maltese cross of Maria Fyodorovna, Late 18th century. Artist: Orders, decorations and medals
The Maltese cross of Maria Fyodorovna, Late 18th century. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna (1759-1828) in the Chevalier Guard uniform, 1796. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tyumen

Portrait of Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg, Early 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg, Early 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna (Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg) (1759-1828), 1781. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

View of the Michael Palace and the Connetable Square, St Petersburg, c1800. Artist: Fyodor Yakovlevich Alexeev
View of the Michael Palace and the Connetable Square, St Petersburg, c1800. St Michaels Castle is a former imperial palace built for Tsar Paul I in 1797-1801

Interior of the Aviary in the Pavlovsk Palace, mid 19th century. The Pavlovsk Palace was designed in the 1780s by Charles Cameron

The Coronation of the Empress Maria Feodorovna on 5th April 1797, 19th century. Artist: Horace Vernet
The Coronation of the Empress Maria Feodorovna on 5th April 1797, 19th century. Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg (1729-1828) was the second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia

The Grecian Hall, Pavlovsk Palace, St Petersburg, Russia. The Pavlovsk Palace was designed in the 1780s by Charles Cameron

Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, 1820s. Artist: George Dawe
Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, 1820s. Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg (1729-1828) was the second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia, who she married in 1776 when he was still heir to the throne

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"Tsar Paul I: A Complex Figure in Russian History" Tsar Paul I, the enigmatic ruler of Russia from 1796 to 1801, left an indelible mark on the nation's history. In this captivating collection of artworks and historical artifacts, we catch glimpses into his life and reign. Step into the opulent Dressing Room of Empress Maria Feodorovna at Gatchina Palace, beautifully captured by artist Eduard Hau. This intimate space offers a window into the private world of Tsar Paul I's beloved wife. In "Single Combat in Moor-Fields or Magnanimous Paul O challenging All O, " we witness the tsar's passion for physical prowess and chivalry. His fearless nature shines through as he challenges all comers to a duel, showcasing his unwavering determination. Antonio Baratta's masterpiece "Reception of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Russia" transports us back to 1782 when Tsar Paul I welcomed esteemed guests with grandeur befitting royalty. The lavish affair reflects his desire to strengthen diplomatic ties and foster international relations. The enchanting scene depicted in "Concert at the court of Emperor Paul I in Saint Petersburg" reveals another facet of Tsar Paul I's personality – his love for music and culture. Surrounded by talented musicians, he indulges in melodic harmonies that bring joy to both himself and those around him. Delve deeper into personal connections with portraits such as Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky’s depiction of Empress Maria Feodorovna donning her Chevalier Guard uniform. Her loyalty mirrored her husband’s commitment to military excellence. However, not all was serene during Tsar Paul I’s reign; tragedy struck with his untimely demise portrayed vividly in “The Murder of Tsar Paul I. ” This chilling artwork captures the dark conspiracy that led to his assassination in March 1801, leaving a void in Russia's leadership.