Russian Museum of Emperor Alexander III. Collection of Paintings

This publication is based on a unique book by the brilliant connoisseur of Russian art Baron Nikolai Nikolaevich Wrangel (1880–1915), whose name was forgotten during the Soviet period for known reasons. His work introduces readers to the history of the creation of the first museum of national fine arts in Russia — the Russian Museum of Emperor Alexander III (since 1917 — the State Russian Museum), as well as its masterpieces — the famous paintings by Bryullov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, Surikov, Repin, and other great painters. The documentary material collected by Nikolai Wrangel is extensive: excerpts from newspapers and magazines, monographs, catalogs, archival documents, as well as interesting information about the paintings provided by the artists themselves. The introductory articles explore the history of the Mikhailovsky Palace, which houses the Russian Museum, and its creator — the great architect Karl Ivanovich Rossi. For a wide audience.