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Tsar Nicholas Ii Collection

Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia, was a figure who witnessed both the grandeur and downfall of his empire

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Tsar Nicholas II at the opening ceremony of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906

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

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: The Little Father, 1897. Creator: Jean Baptiste Guth

The Little Father, 1897. Creator: Jean Baptiste Guth
The Little Father, 1897. Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868-1918), raising a toast. Published in Vanity Fair, 21 October 1897

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: The Russian royal family visiting Sarov Monastery, Russia, 1903. Artist: K von Hahn

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

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409439 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: War of 1914-1918: Russian Emperor Nicholas II (tsar) goes to the Galicia front

War of 1914-1918: Russian Emperor Nicholas II (tsar) goes to the Galicia front
PCT4261369 War of 1914-1918: Russian Emperor Nicholas II (tsar) goes to the Galicia front. A photograph showing him (left) in conversation with generals Janushkevich and Russky

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Tsar Nicholas II

Tsar Nicholas II
NWI4946885 Tsar Nicholas II.; (add.info.: Tsar Nicholas II.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Czar Nicholas II as a boy, when he was the Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich, the heir-apparent

Czar Nicholas II as a boy, when he was the Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich, the heir-apparent, 1880s
NWI4945840 Czar Nicholas II as a boy, when he was the Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich, the heir-apparent, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) of Russia, passed the gate of the Moscow Kremlin on the day of his

Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) of Russia, passed the gate of the Moscow Kremlin on the day of his coronation, May 26
NWI4945538 Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) of Russia, passed the gate of the Moscow Kremlin on the day of his coronation, May 26, 1896

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: L'Indiscret, Satirique en N & B, 1905_10_18: Russia, President of the Republic - Nicholas II

L'Indiscret, Satirique en N & B, 1905_10_18: Russia, President of the Republic - Nicholas II
ICA4920540 L'Indiscret, Satirique en N & B, 1905_10_18: Russia, President of the Republic - Nicholas II, Reaper/Camarde - Illustration by Laumonnier; (add.info.: L'Indiscret)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Cover of ' The Indiscret', Satirical in N & B, 1906_8_8: Russia

Cover of " The Indiscret", Satirical in N & B, 1906_8_8: Russia
ICA4920692 Cover of " The Indiscret", Satirical in N & B, 1906_8_8: Russia, Duma - Nicholas II - Illustration by Th Barn (1882-1939); (add.info.: Cover of " The Indiscret")

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Russian flag (right) and coat of arms (centre) under Nicholas II of Russia (1868-1918)

Russian flag (right) and coat of arms (centre) under Nicholas II of Russia (1868-1918) around 1900. Lithography
NWI4870309 Russian flag (right) and coat of arms (centre) under Nicholas II of Russia (1868-1918) around 1900. Lithography; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: 19 September 1901

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: 19 September 1901, review of Betheny by Emile Loubet for the reception of
LUX4800998 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: 19 September 1901, review of Betheny by Emile Loubet for the reception of Tsar Nicholas II, the Emperor's pram, 1901; (add.info.: France)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409449 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409448 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409455 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)
5669350 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)
5669330 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Portrait of Nicholas II (1868-1918), Tsar of Russia in 1890 - Nicholas II Tsar of Russia

Portrait of Nicholas II (1868-1918), Tsar of Russia in 1890 - Nicholas II Tsar of Russia, as Tsarevich
ELD4838391 Portrait of Nicholas II (1868-1918), Tsar of Russia in 1890 - Nicholas II Tsar of Russia, as Tsarevich, ca 1890 - Photograph Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Portrait of Nicholas II (1868-1918), tsar of Russia. Anonymous painting of the 19th century

Portrait of Nicholas II (1868-1918), tsar of Russia. Anonymous painting of the 19th century
XEE5032165 Portrait of Nicholas II (1868-1918), tsar of Russia. Anonymous painting of the 19th century; (add.info.: Portrait of Nicholas II (1868-1918), tsar of Russia

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1907_11_2: Third Duma - Russia, Urban Architecture, Snow

The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1907_11_2: Third Duma - Russia, Urban Architecture, Snow
ICA4861542 The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1907_11_2: Third Duma - Russia, Urban Architecture, Snow, Revolution of 1905 - Nicholas II

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Russia, Moscow: Coronation Feast of Tsar Nicholas II, 1896

Russia, Moscow: Coronation Feast of Tsar Nicholas II, 1896
LUX4801373 Russia, Moscow: Coronation Feast of Tsar Nicholas II, 1896; (add.info.: Russia, Moscow: Coronation Feast of Tsar Nicholas II, 1896); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: A French almanac celebrating the visit to Paris of Tsar Nicholas II

A French almanac celebrating the visit to Paris of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexander of Russia, 1897
3480756 A French almanac celebrating the visit to Paris of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexander of Russia, 1897; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Duke of York and Nicholas of Russia, 1893

Duke of York and Nicholas of Russia, 1893
1573994 Duke of York and Nicholas of Russia, 1893; (add.info.: Portrait of King George V (1865 - 1936) and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868 - 1918)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409441 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Czarevich Nicholas II and his wife Princess Alexandra (Alexandra Fiodorovna Romanova)

Czarevich Nicholas II and his wife Princess Alexandra (Alexandra Fiodorovna Romanova, 1872-1918) on a visit to England
NWI4946620 Czarevich Nicholas II and his wife Princess Alexandra (Alexandra Fiodorovna Romanova, 1872-1918) on a visit to England

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Postcard, Satirical in N & B: Nicholas II - Russia - Nicholas II

Postcard, Satirical in N & B: Nicholas II - Russia - Nicholas II
ICA4948635 Postcard, Satirical in N & B: Nicholas II - Russia - Nicholas II; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirical in N & B: Nicholas II - Russia - Nicholas II); Photo © Caricadoc.

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo)
5669331 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409451 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409433 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409431 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich, 1900s (b/w photo)

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich, 1900s (b/w photo)
5669375 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his son, Alexei the Tsarevich, 1900s (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s

Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s
NWI4946864 Russian Czar Alexander III and his family, including future czar Nicholas II in the rear, 1890s.; (add.info.: Russian Czar Alexander III and his family)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: The Laughter, number 78, Satirical in Colors, 1904_7_30: The game of fregoli or - Russia

The Laughter, number 78, Satirical in Colors, 1904_7_30: The game of fregoli or - Russia - Nicholas II, Fleece
ICA4843105 The Laughter, number 78, Satirical in Colors, 1904_7_30: The game of fregoli or - Russia - Nicholas II, Fleece; (add.info.: The Laughter, number 78, Satirical in Colors)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III

Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III bridge, 1896
3480804 Tsar Nicholas II, accompanied by President Faure, laying the first stone of the Alexander III bridge, 1896; (add.info.: Franco-Russian Alliance)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Critical of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, 1905 (print)

Critical of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, 1905 (print)
5669613 Critical of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, 1905 (print); (add.info.: French satirical Illustration 1905, critical of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409443 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: The coronation of Nicholas II, the new tsar, near his wife (Alix de Hesse Darmstadt)

The coronation of Nicholas II, the new tsar, near his wife (Alix de Hesse Darmstadt)
NWI4944287 The coronation of Nicholas II, the new tsar, near his wife (Alix de Hesse Darmstadt, 1872-1918) embraces his mother (Dagmar of Denmark, 1847-1928) 1896 - Coronation of Nicholas II

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Cover of ' Les Hommes du jour', Satirique en N & B, 1909_7_31: Nicolas II

Cover of " Les Hommes du jour", Satirique en N & B, 1909_7_31: Nicolas II
ICA4932287 Cover of " Les Hommes du jour", Satirique en N & B, 1909_7_31: Nicolas II; (add.info.: Cover of " Les Hommes du jour", Satirique en N & B)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: The court attending the Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, 1897

The court attending the Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, 1897
3480753 The court attending the Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration showing the court attending the Emperor Nicholas II)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86), Chatellerault: presentation of the bell offered by Tsar

France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86), Chatellerault: presentation of the bell offered by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
LUX4756444 France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86), Chatellerault: presentation of the bell offered by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, 1897; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)

Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)
529855 Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Tsar Alexander III and Empress Marie fedorovna of Russia with their children)

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) with his daughters Tatiana, Olga and Maria a Lividia

Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) with his daughters Tatiana, Olga and Maria a Lividia
AIS5387576 Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) with his daughters Tatiana, Olga and Maria a Lividia, in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. 1910-1915 (photo); © Iberfoto.

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Portraits of Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna of Russia (1872-1918), 1896. Creator: Anonymous

Portraits of Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna of Russia (1872-1918), 1896. Creator: Anonymous
Portraits of Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna of Russia (1872-1918), 1896. Private Collection

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: Emperor Nicholas II of Russia, Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna of Russia and Grand Duches..., 1896

Emperor Nicholas II of Russia, Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna of Russia and Grand Duches..., 1896. Creator: Anonymous
Emperor Nicholas II of Russia, Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna of Russia and Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia, 1896. Private Collection

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: P. N. Woolf, Commander of the Clipper Ship Razboinik from 1886 to 1902, 1889. Creator: Unknown

P. N. Woolf, Commander of the Clipper Ship Razboinik from 1886 to 1902, 1889. Creator: Unknown
P. N. Woolf, Commander of the Clipper Ship Razboinik from 1886 to 1902, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of the Empress Dowager, Marie Feodorovna... 1917

The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of the Empress Dowager, Marie Feodorovna... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of the Empress Dowager, Marie Feodorovna; in the wall, a shell hole, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; At the Winter Palace: the bedroom of Grand Duchess... 1917

The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; At the Winter Palace: the bedroom of Grand Duchess... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; At the Winter Palace: the bedroom of Grand Duchess Tatiana, daughter of Nicolas II, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Background imageTsar Nicholas Ii Collection: The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of Tsar Alexander II, ancestor of Nicholas II... 1917

The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of Tsar Alexander II, ancestor of Nicholas II... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of Tsar Alexander II, ancestor of Nicholas II, after the sacking of the Winter Palace, on the night of November 7-8, 1917: until then



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Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia, was a figure who witnessed both the grandeur and downfall of his empire. In 1897, he earned the endearing title "The Little Father, " symbolizing his paternal role in leading his nation. This image by Jean Baptiste Guth captures him during this period, radiating authority and responsibility. However, as time passed, challenges arose for Tsar Nicholas II's reign. The opening ceremony of the first Duma in St Petersburg in 1906 showcased an attempt to address these issues through political reform. His presence at this event demonstrated a willingness to engage with his people and their demands for change. Yet amidst growing discontentment within Russia, Tsar Nicholas II found himself exiled to Tobolsk in Siberia by August 1917. This photograph depicts him there - a once mighty ruler now confined to remote lands. Family played an essential role in Tsar Nicholas II's life; this is evident from images capturing intimate moments with them. A photograph taken around 1894 showcases the Russian Imperial family united and contented before turbulent times unfolded. Another significant moment captured on camera is Tsar Nicholas II speaking at the opening of the first Duma in April 1906. Here we witness his eloquence as he addresses parliamentarians while striving for progress and unity within Russia. International relations also shaped Tsar Nicholas II's reign; one such example being a meeting between him and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany in Wiesbaden during 1903. These encounters highlighted diplomatic efforts aimed at maintaining peace among European powers. In addition to politics and diplomacy, personal milestones marked Tsar Nicholas II's life journey too. His wedding to Princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt on November 26th was celebrated with great pomp and splendor – an occasion that brought hope for happiness amid looming challenges ahead. The Russian Imperial Yacht Standart represented opulence associated with Tsar Nicholas II's reign.