PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER III
Creator(s): Aleksandr Fedorovich Pershakov (Painter)
On view in: Entry Hall
About this object
This half-length portrait of Tsar Alexander III captures the emperor in his regimental uniform, decorated by the blue sash of the Order of St. Andrew First Called and on his left breast, three stars, and several badges, including the Badge of St. George.
Bust of Emperor is seen facing partly to the right. He is wearing a regimental uniform, the blue sash of the Order of St. Andrew First Called and on his left breast, three stars and several badges of various orders. Badge of St. George is at his neck.
- Object name:
- PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER III
- Made from:
- Oil on canvas
- Made in:
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Date made:
- 1881-1894
- Size:
- 85.1 × 71.1 cm (33 1/2 × 28 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 51.78
- Class:
- PAINTING
- Signature marks:
- SIGNATURE A. Pershakov Right side, in Cyrillic.
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973