Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander Pavlovich and Constantine Pavlovich, as children

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Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander Pavlovich and Constantine Pavlovich, as children

BAL1203121 Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander Pavlovich and Constantine Pavlovich, as children, 1781 (oil on canvas) by Brompton, Richard (c.1734-83); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Alexander I (23 December 1777 a 1 December 1825) reigned as Emperor of Russia from 23 March 1801 to 1 December 1825. He was the first Russian King of Poland, reigning from 1815 to 1825, as well as the first Russian Grand Duke of Finland.
Constantine Pavlovich (27 April 1779 a 27 June 1831) was a grand duke of Russia and the second son of Emperor Paul I and Sophie Dorothea of WAOErttemberg. ); English, out of copyright

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Alexander Banner Constantine Duke Dukes Eagle Feathered Finland Future Grand Iconography Infants Innocence Pavlovich Plumage Plumed Poland Regalia Tsar Tsarevich Tsars Rulers Symbols

EDITORS COMMENTS
This portrait print showcases the innocence and potential of two young boys who would go on to become powerful rulers. Painted by Richard Brompton in 1781, it depicts Grand Dukes Alexander Pavlovich and Constantine Pavlovich as children, long before their ascension to the thrones of Russia. Alexander I, born in 1777, would reign as Emperor of Russia from 1801 until his death in 1825. He was not only a significant figure in Russian history but also the first Russian King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland. His brother Constantine Pavlovich, born in 1779, held the title of grand duke and played a crucial role within the Russian monarchy. The painting captures their youthful innocence with its soft brushstrokes and warm colors. The grand dukes are depicted wearing regal attire adorned with plumed feathered helmets and holding a banner featuring an iconic eagle symbolizing their future roles as rulers. A stone relief urn stands beside them, further emphasizing their noble lineage. Displayed at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, this portrait serves as a reminder of these young princes' destinies that awaited them beyond childhood's carefree days. It is an exquisite representation of both historical significance and artistic mastery that continues to captivate viewers today.

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