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Nicholas II receiving rural district elders on May 18, 1896 in the yard of Petrovsky Palace in Moscow, 1897. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
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Nicholas II receiving rural district elders on May 18, 1896 in the yard of Petrovsky Palace in Moscow, 1897. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Nicholas II receiving rural district elders on May 18, 1896 in the yard of Petrovsky Palace in Moscow, 1897. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow
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Emperor Nicholas Ii Emperor Of Russia History Of Russia Ilya Yefimovich 1844 1930 Nicholas Ii Nicholas Ii Aleksandrovich Nicholas Ii Of Russia Nicholas The Martyr Nikolay Aleksandrovich Nobility Repin Romanov Russian History Russian Monarchy Tsar Tsar Of Russia Tsars Aristocracy Colour Lithograph Realism
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This print captures a significant moment in Russian history - Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, receiving rural district elders on May 18,1896. The scene unfolds in the picturesque yard of Petrovsky Palace in Moscow, where the emperor stands tall and regal amidst a group of respected elders. Ilya Yefimovich Repin, a renowned artist known for his realistic portrayals, skillfully brings this historical event to life through his masterful use of graphic arts. Every detail is meticulously depicted - from the intricate patterns on Nicholas II's attire to the expressions on each elder's face as they pay their respects. As we gaze upon this fine art image housed within the collection of the Russian State Library in Moscow, we are transported back to an era defined by monarchy and nobility. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into Tsarist Russia and its aristocratic society. Nicholas II's reign was marked by both triumphs and challenges that ultimately led to his tragic fate as "Nicholas the Martyr". However, in this particular moment frozen in time, we witness him embodying all aspects of a statesman and sovereign ruler. Through this colour lithograph created by Ilya Yefimovich Repin over a century ago, we are reminded not only of Nicholas II's place in Russian history but also of how art can preserve moments that shape nations for generations to come.
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