Turgenyev Collection

Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910), 1840s. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910). Creator: Disdéri, André Adolphe-Eugène (1819-1889)
Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910). Private Collection

Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910). Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910). Private Collection

Portrait of Varvara Petrovna Turgeneva (1787-1850), nee Lutovinova, Mid of the 19th cen
Portrait of Varvara Petrovna Turgeneva (1787-1850), ne e Lutovinova, Mid of the 19th cen.. Found in the Collection of State Ivan Turgenev Literary Museum, Oryol

Self-Portrait. Creator: Viardot-Garcia, Pauline (1821-1910)
Self-Portrait. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Spasskoye-Lutovinovo. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Spasskoye-Lutovinovo

Portrait of Nikolay Sergeyevich Turgenev (1816-1879). Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Spasskoye-Lutovinovo

The Musical Soiree at the Pauline Viardot-Garcias Salon, 1853. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Pauline Viardot as Orfeo in the opera Orpheo ed Euridice by Ch, Gluck, 1890
Pauline Viardot as Orfeo in the opera Orpheo ed Euridice by Ch. Gluck, 1890. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Counts and Fairies in the Turgenevs Salon in Baden-Baden. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Sergey Ivanovich Turgenev (1792-1827), 1810s. Artist: Sokolov, Pyotr Fyodorovich (1791-1848)
Portrait of Sergey Ivanovich Turgenev (1792-1827), 1810s. Private Collection

Portrait of Jakov Turgenev, before 1695. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Jakov Turgenev, before 1695. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Night Watch. Illustration for Sketches from a Hunters Album by I. Turgenev, 1867. From a private collection

The Bezhin Lea, 1869. Artist: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)
The Bezhin Lea, 1869. From a private collection

Portrait of the author Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818-1883), 1883. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

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Turgenyev: A Captivating Portrait of Artistic Legacy Step into the world of Turgenyev, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and cultural significance. From the enchanting portrait of singer and composer Pauline Viardot in the 1840s to the captivating self-portrait by Viardot-Garcia herself, this collection offers a glimpse into the lives and talents of remarkable individuals. Intriguingly, we are introduced to Varvara Petrovna Turgeneva through her mid-19th-century portrait. Her elegance and grace speak volumes about her character, leaving us curious about her life as nee Lutovinova. Meanwhile, Nikolay Sergeyevich Turgenev's portrait captures his enigmatic persona, inviting us to delve deeper into his story. The musical soiree at Pauline Viardot-Garcias' salon in 1853 transports us back to an era where music filled every corner with its melodious charm. We can almost hear the harmonies as we witness Countess and Fairies gathering in Turgenevs Salon in Baden-Baden – a testament to their love for artistry. Pauline Viardot takes center stage once again as she mesmerizes audiences as Orfeo in Gluck's opera "Orpheo ed Euridice" in 1890. Her portrayal is nothing short of magical; one cannot help but be captivated by her talent and dedication. Spasskoye-Lutovinovo emerges from these portraits as a place steeped in history—a sanctuary where creativity flourished under Turgenyev's watchful eye. It becomes clear that this was not just a home but also an incubator for artistic expression. As we explore further, we encounter Sergey Ivanovich Turgenev's portrait from the early 19th century—an image that evokes both mystery and nostalgia.