Von Hessen Collection

Tsar Nicholas II at the opening ceremony of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906. The Duma, the elected legislative assembly of the Russian Empire

The Russian royal family visiting Sarov Monastery, Russia, 1903. Artist: K von Hahn
The Russian royal family visiting Sarov Monastery, Russia, 1903. Tsar Nicholas II and his family visited the monastery, which is associated with St Seraphim, in 1903

Tsarina Alexandra nursing wounded soldiers, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Tsarina Alexandra nursing wounded soldiers, 1914, (c1920). Imperial Nurses with the Russian Red Cross: the Tsarina (seated on the right)

Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, 1904. Supervised by the Tsarina and the Dowager Empress, dressings and gowns are being produced to be sent to Russians wounded in the Russo-Japanese War

The Russian Imperial family, 1900s. Tsar Nicholas IIs (1868-1918) children at play with their pony, watched on by the Tsarina Alexandra (1872-1918)

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Princess Alix of Hesse, c1894. Nicholas II (1868-1918) became Tsar after his father Alexander III died on 1st November 1894

Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra of Russia and their children, 1907. The Russian royal family on their yacht, the Polar Star

Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, c1900. Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918), Empress consort of Russia, and Nicholas II (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia

Grigori Rasputin and a group of women, 1917. Rasputin was a monk and close confidant of the Russian Csarina

Tsarina Alexandra, Empress consort of Russia, late 19th-early 20th century. Princess Alix (1872-1918) was the granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and wife of Tsar Nicholas II

The Czars visit to Balmoral, 1896. Artist: W&D Downey
The Czars visit to Balmoral, 1896. Queen Victoria with Czar Nicholas II of Russia who was married to Victorias granddaughter, Princess Alexandra

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna visiting the Iberian Chapel, Moscow, Russia, 1900s. The chapel stands in front of the Iberian Gate, the entrance to the Kitai-gorod

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1907. Artist: Nikolai Bodarevsky
Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Announcement of the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1896. Artist: Ivan Ropet
Announcement of the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1896. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Menu of the feast meal to celebrate the Coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1896. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich of Russia and Princess Alix of Hesse, London, 1894. The future Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) married Alix of Hesse (1872-1918) on 26 November 1894

Ernest Louis I, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, 1896. Ernest Louis of Hesse (1868-1937) was the fourth child of Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse and Princess Alice of the United Kingdom

Tsarina Alexandra and Grand Duchesses Olga and Tatiana of Russia, 1914. Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918) with her daughters Olga Nikolaevna (1895-1918) and Tatiana Nikolaievna ()

Tsars family at the celebrations of the 300th anniversary of the House of Romanov, Russia, 1913. At the Kemlin, Moscow, led by Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Tsarina Alexandra (1872-1918)

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1897. Faure with the Russian imperial family during a visit to Russia

Tsarina Alexandra, Empress consort of Russia, 1894. A granddaughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Alix of Hesse (1872-1918) married Tsar Nicholas II in November 1894

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, wife of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, early 20th century. Artist: A Pasetti
Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, wife of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, early 20th century. A granddaughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Alix of Hesse (1872-1918) married Tsar Nicholas II in November 1894

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna with Tsarevich Alexei of Russia, c1907-c1910. Artist: K von Hahn
Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna with Tsarevich Alexei of Russia, c1907-c1910. Alexandra (1872-1918) and Alexei (1904-1918) in the garden of the imperial summer residence of Ropsha

Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna of Russia in a carriage, early 20th century. Artist: K von Hahn
Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918) of Russia in a carriage, early 20th century. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Russian Imperial family outside the Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, early 20th century. Artist: K von Hahn
Russian Imperial family outside the Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, early 20th century. Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) of Russia and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918)

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"Von Hessen: A Glimpse into the Romanov Dynasty and Tragic End" Step back in time to witness pivotal moments of the Russian Empire through the lens of von Hessen. In 1906, Tsar Nicholas II graced the opening ceremony of the first Duma in St Petersburg, Russia, a momentous event that would shape history. Fast forward to 1914, where Tsarina Alexandra selflessly tended to wounded soldiers during World War I, showcasing her compassion and dedication. Delve deeper into the Winter Palace's workroom in 1904, a hub of activity where decisions were made that influenced an entire nation. It also captures illustrations from "Scenes of the Thirty Years War, " offering glimpses into historical conflicts and their impact on society. Witness rare moments when British and Russian royal families converged in 1909; these images serve as a testament to diplomatic ties between nations during this era. However, not all stories have happy endings - von Hessen uncovers Yakov Yurovsky, chief executioner responsible for ending Tsar Nicholas II's reign alongside his family. The opulence and grandeur associated with royalty are beautifully portrayed through von Hessen's photographs capturing intimate moments within the Russian Imperial family during early 20th century Russia. These captivating snapshots include Princess Alix of Hesse beside Tsar Nicholas II in c1894 or their children playfully posing together around c1910. Lastly, von Hessen sheds light on one of history's darkest chapters - witnessing firsthand "The end of Romanovs" in c1918. This haunting image serves as a reminder that even mighty dynasties can crumble under political turmoil. Through these evocative photographs by von Hessen, we gain insight into both triumphs and tragedies that shaped Russia at its core – forever etching its mark on history books worldwide.