Drawings of the family of Emperor Alexander III

Crown prince Alexander Aleksandrovich (co-author A. Bogolubov). View of the bight and town.
Paper, pencil, water-colours. The State Archives of the Russian Federation. A. Bogolubov wrote in his notes, that the drawing had become the demonstration of the Alexander's love of Art and antiquity.
Notebook of Nicholas II with sketches of jewellery items
Russia, 1880s - 1913. Maker and holder - Emperor Nicholas II. Paper, water-colours, whitewash, pencil, ink, leather. The Moscow Kremlin Museums.
Parrot-shaped coffee pot
Denmark, Copenhagen, 1733.
Easter egg with the model of cruiser "In memory of Azov"
Russia, Saint-Petersburg, 1891. Faberge Firm. Maker P. Mikhail. Gold, platinum, silver, diamonds, rubies, aquamarine, bloodstone, casting, chasing. The Moscow Kremlin Museums.
Princess Dagmar. Old tree
Paper, pencil. The State Archives of the Russian Federation. A. Bogolubov wrote in his notes, that although artworks of the princess were always neatly traced out, she has acquired proficiency in colouring.
Grand Prince Alexander Aleksandrovich. A little house by the sea
1859. Paper, pencil, water-colours. Inscription on mountboard: "Sasha. 1859. December, 17". The State Archives of the Russian Federation.
Empress Maria Feodorovna. Pansy
May, 31, 1891. The drawing, decorating the letter to Emperor Alexander III. Paper, water-colours. The State Archives of the Russian Federation.
Watercolour "The African violet on the windowsill against the winter landscape" Olga Kulikovskaya (Romanova).
Canada, Ontario, 1953.
Medal to commemorate the miraculous escape of the Tsar's family on October, 17, 1888
Russia, Saint-Petersburg, 1888. Medallist А.Grilihes. Bronze, paint, casting. The Moscow Kremlin Museums.
Medal to commemorate 25 years of patronage, extendede by Empress Maria Fyodorovna to her institutions
Russia, Saint-Petersburg, 1905. Medallist А.Grilihes. Copper, chasing. The Moscow Kremlin Museums. On the obverse a shoulder-length portrait of Empress Maria Fyodorovna in Russian court dress is depicted.
Medal to commemorate the depart of Emperor Alexander III
Russia, Saint-Petersburg, 1894. Medallist P. Stadnitsky. Copper, chasing. The Moscow Kremlin Museums. On the obverse a shoulder-length portrait of Emperor Alexander III is depicted.

September, 20 - November, 16, 2006.

The Moscow Kremlin Museums

Organized by:: The Moscow Kremlin Museums, The State Archives of the Russian Federation

01# Crown prince Alexander Aleksandrovich (co-author A. Bogolubov). View of the bight and town. Since the times of Catherine II, members of the Imperial family were perfectly educated. The Fine Arts, i.e. dancing classes, playing at least one musical instrument, training in drawing and painting, were the integral part of teaching.

Alexander Alexandrovich was one of the august children, who have preserved the passion to art and painting. His vast collection of canvases, drawings, arts and crafts' items, sculptures was transferred to the State Russian Museum, established on his initiative in 1895. Emperor Alexander III and Empress Maria Fyodorovna, the admirers of Fine Arts, cultivated in their children a taste for artworks and oeuvre.

On the display visitors are to see the "dilettante" works of art, which are worthy of notice because of their makers, not their marvellous execution. This collection, revealing some aspects of the Tsars' private life, is one of the remarkable evidences of our past and history.