Tsarevich Alexis Collection

'Les derniers jours des Romanof; Le tsarevitch, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Les derniers jours des Romanof; Le tsarevitch, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Les Romanof a Tobolsk; Le tsar et ses enfants venus chercher sur la toiture d'une serre... 1917
'Les Romanof a Tobolsk; Le tsar et ses enfants venus chercher sur la toiture d'une serre un rayon de soleil siberien

'Les Romanof a Tsarskoie-Selo; A la limite qu'il etait interdit de franchir; la grande... 1917
'Les Romanof a Tsarskoie-Selo; A la limite qu'il etait interdit de franchir; la grande-duchesse Tatiana et le grand-duc Alexis, 1917

Le grand-duc heritier et ses deux compagnons de jeux militaires, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le grand-duc heritier et ses deux compagnons de jeux militaires. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

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

The little Caesarevitch with his sailor friend, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
The little Caesarevitch with his sailor friend, 1908. The Tsarevich Alexei Romanov (1904-1918) was the only son of Nicholas II

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family before abdication, 1917. Nicholas and his family were assassinated by the Bolsheviks less than a year later

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

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Tsarevich Alexis, son of Peter the Great, and the crown princess Charlotte. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Tsarevich Alexis: The Tragic Figure of the Russian Royal Family" In this captivating black and white photo from 1914, we catch a glimpse of Tsarevich Alexis, the youngest member of the Russian royal family. With his innocent eyes and youthful smile, he represents hope for a dynasty that would soon be shattered by revolution. The image takes us back to c1917 when uncertainty loomed over the Romanovs. Creator unknown, it captures a moment frozen in time - a poignant reminder of their once glorious reign. Another striking photograph from 1909 showcases an intriguing meeting between the British and Russian royal families. Arthur William Debenham's lens immortalizes this historic encounter, hinting at alliances formed during those tumultuous times. Yet amidst these grand events, darkness lurked in the shadows. Yakov Yurovsky's chilling presence as chief executioner is revealed through early 20th-century imagery. It serves as a haunting reminder of the tragic fate that awaited Tsar Nicholas II and his beloved family. Aged only twelve in c1916, Tsarevich Alexei stands tall in another snapshot - innocence personified within troubled times. This glimpse into his life offers insight into his upbringing within Russia's imperial family during the early 1900s. Father and son share an emotional moment dressed in military uniform in yet another powerful photograph from 1915. Nicholas II gazes proudly at young Alexei – perhaps unaware that their days as rulers were numbered. Artistic brilliance shines through Queen Alexandra's portrayal of "The little Caesarevitch with his sailor friend" captured beautifully in 1908. A tender bond between two children transcends borders and politics - reminding us that humanity can prevail even amidst chaos. As history unfolded before our eyes, we witness one last poignant image depicting Tsar Nicholas II alongside his family before abdication in 1917.