Turgenev Collection (page 2)

Ivan Turgenev
IVAN SERGEYEVICH TURGENEV Russian writer with his autograph Date: 1818 - 1883

Ivan Turgenev Photo
IVAN SERGEYEVICH TURGENEV Russian writer Date: 1818 - 1883

2619177; out of copyright

IVAN TURGENEV (1818-1883). Russian writer

Russian novelist. Goncharov, far left, with fellow writers (left to right): Ivan Turgenev, Alexander Druzhinin
IVAN GONCHAROV (1812-1891). Russian novelist. Goncharov, far left, with fellow writers (left to right): Ivan Turgenev, Alexander Druzhinin, and Alexander Ostrovsky

Perov, Vasily (1833-1882). Portrait of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev. 1872. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Russian Museum

TURGENEV, Ivan Sergeyevich (1818-1883)

IVAN TURGENEV (1818-1883). Russian writer. Self-portrait in pencil, Paris, France, 1878-79

IVAN TURGENEV (1818-1883). Russian writer. Wood engraving after a painting, 1882, by E. R. Butler
IVAN TURGENEV (1818-1883). Russian writer. Wood engraving after a painting, 1882, by E.R. Butler

Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing left. Date between 1880 and 1886

Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Date between 1880 and 1886

Ivan Turgenev / Tidende
IVAN SERGEYEVICH TURGENEV Russian writer Date: 1818 - 1883

Tolstoy & Friends 1856
TOLSTOY (top left) with (left to right) I A Goncharov, Ivan Turgenev, D V Grigorovich, A V Druzhinin and A N Ostrovski

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Turgenev: A Literary Maestro and His Fascinating World Step into the captivating world of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev, a renowned Russian writer whose works continue to enchant readers even today. Born in 1818, Turgenev's legacy is immortalized through various mediums, from stunning portraits to evocative illustrations. One such portrait captures the essence of Pauline Viardot, a gifted singer and composer who shared a deep connection with Turgenev. Painted in the 1840s, this masterpiece showcases her beauty and talent that inspired Turgenev's creative spirit. Speaking of portraits, an oil painting over a photograph depicts Ivan Sergeyevich himself. The artist skillfully brings out his enigmatic personality, leaving us intrigued by the man behind timeless literary masterpieces like "Fathers and Sons" and "A Month in the Country. " Tragically, news spread like wildfire when Ivan Turgenev passed away. The headline "IVAN TURGENEV DEAD" reverberated across Russia as people mourned the loss of this literary giant whose words had touched countless souls. Delving further into his personal life, we encounter Varvara Petrovna Turgeneva—a woman who played an influential role in shaping Ivan's character. Her portrait from the mid-19th century offers a glimpse into their familial bond while highlighting her own strength and grace. But it wasn't just visual art that celebrated Turgenev's genius; illustrations brought his stories to life too. One such illustration accompanies "Two Landowners, " extracted from his collection "A Sportsman's Sketches. " Through vivid imagery created in the 1880s, readers are transported to rural Russia where they experience love, loss, and human complexities alongside unforgettable characters. "Lgov, " another story from "A Sportsman's Sketches, " also receives artistic treatment through an illustration dating back to the 1870s.