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Tsesarevich Collection

Tsesarevich, a title that represents the heir apparent to the Russian throne, holds great historical significance

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Tsesarevich Alexei of Russia

Tsesarevich Alexei of Russia (1904-1918) seen studying in 1913. Devastatingly for his parents, Alexei suffered from haemophilia

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Portrait of Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich of Russia (1818-1881). Creator: Stieler

Portrait of Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich of Russia (1818-1881). Creator: Stieler
Portrait of Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich of Russia (1818-1881). Private Collection

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Tsar Nicholas II holding his son, the Tsarevich Alexei

Tsar Nicholas II holding his son, the Tsarevich Alexei
Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) in military attire pictured with his only son, Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (1904-1918). Date: circa 1912

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Russian and Greek royal cousins

Russian and Greek royal cousins
The Tsesarevich Nicholas (Tsar Nicholas II) and Prince George of Greece amusing some of the younger members of the family party in about 1890

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Portrait of the Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich of Russia (1904-1918), c. 1906

Portrait of the Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich of Russia (1904-1918), c. 1906. Creator: Zehngraf, Johannes (1857-1908)
Portrait of the Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich of Russia (1904-1918), c. 1906. Private Collection

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Seeing off Tsesarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich from the city of Kansk, 1891. Creator: AM Zlobkov

Seeing off Tsesarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich from the city of Kansk, 1891. Creator: AM Zlobkov
Seeing off Tsesarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich from the city of Kansk, 1891. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Russia - Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-1918), the last Tsarevich

Russia - Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-1918), the last Tsarevich (heir apparent to the throne of the Russian Empire). Date: circa 1912

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Russia - Tsar Nicholas II

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II
Russia - The children of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna: (clockwise from left): Grand Duchess Olga (1895-1918), Grand Duchess Tatiana (1897-1918), Grand Duchess Maria (1898-1918)

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Russia - Tsar Nicholas II and the Tsarevich

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II and the Tsarevich
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the last Emperor of Russia, pictured with his only son Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-1918), the last Tsarevich (heir apparent to the throne of the Russian Empire)

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: HIMS Menin

HIMS Menin
Imperial Russian Navy - HIMS Menin, an armoured cruiser, at anchor during a state visit by a member of the Russian royal family (possibly Tsesarevich Nicholas). Date: 1878

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Tsesarevich Nikolai with the Danish royal family

Tsesarevich Nikolai with the Danish royal family
Photograph taken at Fredensborg in Denmark in 1864 during the visit of the Tsesarevich Nikolai (1843-1865) of Russia to the Danish royal family

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Assassination attempt against the Tsesarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891 (colour litho)

Assassination attempt against the Tsesarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891 (colour litho)
2818191 Assassination attempt against the Tsesarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891 (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Launch of the Russian battleship Tsesarevich at Toulon (colour litho)

Launch of the Russian battleship Tsesarevich at Toulon (colour litho)
2819158 Launch of the Russian battleship Tsesarevich at Toulon (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Russian battleship Tsesarevich at Toulon)

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Royal visitors to France: The Russian tsarevich at La Turbie (colour litho)

Royal visitors to France: The Russian tsarevich at La Turbie (colour litho)
2818706 Royal visitors to France: The Russian tsarevich at La Turbie (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal visitors to France)

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Royal visitors to France: The Dowager Empress and Tsarevich of Russia (colour litho)

Royal visitors to France: The Dowager Empress and Tsarevich of Russia (colour litho)
2818735 Royal visitors to France: The Dowager Empress and Tsarevich of Russia (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal visitors to France)

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Arrival of the Russian tsarevich in Nice (colour litho)

Arrival of the Russian tsarevich in Nice (colour litho)
2818727 Arrival of the Russian tsarevich in Nice (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the Russian tsarevich in Nice)

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Naval battle off Port Arthur, Manchuria, during the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)

Naval battle off Port Arthur, Manchuria, during the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795867 Naval battle off Port Arthur, Manchuria, during the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval battle off Port Arthur)

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Porcelain Vessel of Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich, 1849-1853

Porcelain Vessel of Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich, 1849-1853
Porcelain Vessel of Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Tsar Nicholas I of Russia with Tsarevich Alexander and his Retinue. Creator: Krüger

Tsar Nicholas I of Russia with Tsarevich Alexander and his Retinue. Creator: Krüger
Tsar Nicholas I of Russia with Tsarevich Alexander and his Retinue. Private Collection

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Illumination on the occasion of the age of majority of Tsarevich Nikolai Alexandrovich

Illumination on the occasion of the age of majority of Tsarevich Nikolai Alexandrovich on September 8, 1859 in St. Petersburg, 1859

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarevich Alexei, c. 1910

Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarevich Alexei, c. 1910. Found in the collection of State Archive of the Russian Federation (GARF)

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Explosion on board the Russian battleship Tsesarevich, Battle of the Yellow Sea, 10th August 1904

Explosion on board the Russian battleship Tsesarevich, Battle of the Yellow Sea, 10th August 1904. A naval battle during the Russo-Japanese War

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Tsesarevich Nikolai of Russia

Tsesarevich Nikolai of Russia
Engraving from a photograph of Nikolai, Tsesarevich of Russia (1843-1865), eldest son and heir of Tsar Alexander II. The Tsesarevich was a gifted young man trained in a liberal tradition by

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Grand prince tsesarevich alexander nikolayevich, later tsar alexander the second (1818-1881)

Grand prince tsesarevich alexander nikolayevich, later tsar alexander the second (1818-1881), the tsar-liberator, liberated the serfs in 1861, assassinated, a portrait from the 1850s

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Russian battleship Tsarevich at Toulon, France

Russian battleship Tsarevich at Toulon, France
The Russian battleship HIRM Tsarevich (or Tsesarevich), named after the heir to the Russian throne. Built in France, launched 1900, commissioned 1901, seen here at Toulon

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Prince George Donatus of Hesse

Prince George Donatus of Hesse
George Donatus of Hesse (1906-1937), son of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse and his second wife, Eleonore. George is wearing a Cossack style outfit

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Alexei of Russia during wartime

Alexei of Russia during wartime
Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaievich of Russia (1904-1918) in field uniform. While other Royal children performed small engagements or were photographed to raise money for war charities

Background imageTsesarevich Collection: Children of the Tsar of Russia

Children of the Tsar of Russia
The Russian Imperial children in Court dress in about 1910; the Tsesarevich Alexei is centre and his sisters, from left are: Marie, Tatiana, Anastasia and Olga


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Tsesarevich, a title that represents the heir apparent to the Russian throne, holds great historical significance. From Tsesarevich Alexei of Russia, who was born in 1904 and tragically met his untimely end in 1918, to Tsar Nicholas II holding his beloved son Alexei close to his heart, these portraits depict the bond between father and son amidst their royal duties. The connection between Russian and Greek royal cousins is also evident through various images capturing moments shared by Tsesarevich Nikolai with the Danish royal family. These encounters symbolize diplomatic ties and familial relationships that span across borders. However, not all chapters in history were filled with joyous occasions. An assassination attempt against Tsesarevich Nicholas of Russia took place in Otsu, Japan in 1891. This striking color lithograph serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by those destined for greatness. On a brighter note, significant events such as the launch of the Russian battleship Tsesarevich at Toulon are commemorated through vibrant lithographs. The grandeur surrounding this occasion showcases Russia's naval power during that era. Furthermore, royal visits abroad brought attention to international relations. A captivating color lithograph captures the moment when French soil welcomed the Russian tsarevich at La Turbie - an event marked by cultural exchange and diplomacy.