Herzen Collection

Alexander Herzen
ALEXANDER HERZEN Russian revolutionary, editor and writer, son of nobleman, exiled in the west, espoused socialist principles

Portrait of Aleksandr Ivanovich Herzen (1812-1870), 1860s. Creator: Carjat, Étienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of Aleksandr Ivanovich Herzen (1812-1870), 1860s. Private Collection

Portrait of Aleksandr Ivanovich Herzen (1812-1870), 1845. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Kolokol (The Bell) newspaper, 1866. Found in the Collection of Universita tsbibliothek Basel

Herzen against Herzen. Double Portrait of Aleksandr Ivanovich Herzen (1812-1870), 1865. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Alexander Herzen with his children after the death of his wife Natalie Artist: Anonymous
Alexander Herzen with his children after the death of his wife Natalie. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Natalia Alekseevna Tuchkova-Ogareva (1829-1913), 1842. Artist: Reichel, Karl (1788-1857)
Portrait of Natalia Alekseevna Tuchkova-Ogareva (1829-1913), 1842. Found in the collection of the State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of the author Alexander Herzen (1812-1870), ca 1836. Artist: Vitberg, Alexander Lavrentievich (1787-1855)
Portrait of the author Alexander Herzen (1812-1870), ca 1836. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Alexander Herzen, Russian writer and thinker, 1861. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Alexander Herzen, Russian writer and thinker, 1861. Herzen (1812-1870) is regarded as the father of Russian socialism. His philosophy

Alexander Ivanovich Herzen - Russian Writer and Agitator
Alexander Ivanovich Herzen (1812-1870) - Russian writer and thinker known as the " father of Russian socialism" and one of the main fathers of agrarian populism

Aleksandr Ivanovich Herzen (1812-1870)
ALEKSANDR IVANOVICH HERZEN (1812-1870). Russian writer and political agitator. Oil on canvas by Nicholas Gay, 1867

ALEKSANDR HERZEN (1812-1870). Russian writer and political agitator. Wood engraving, 1886

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Alexander Herzen was a prominent Russian writer and thinker who lived from 1812 to 1870. He played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of his time, advocating for social and political reforms. In this lithographic portrait of him, we see Herzen's piercing gaze and thoughtful expression, capturing his deep intellect and passion for change. One notable aspect of Herzen's life was his involvement with The Kolokol (The Bell) newspaper in 1866. Through this publication, he fearlessly criticized the oppressive regime and fought for freedom of speech. This double portrait by Sergei Lvovich Levitsky depicts the inner struggle within Herzen himself as he battled against conflicting ideologies. Despite facing personal hardships, such as the death of his wife Natalie, Alexander Herzen remained resilient. In an anonymous artwork showing him with his children after her passing, we witness both strength and vulnerability in his eyes. Natalia Alekseevna Tuchkova-Ogareva also holds significance in Herzen's life; she is portrayed here at a young age by Karl Reichel in 1842. Their relationship influenced him greatly and shaped many of his ideas on love, family, and society. In another early portrait by Alexander Lavrentievich Vitberg circa 1836, we glimpse into a younger version - full of ambition yet still searching for his place in the world, and is through these formative years that he would eventually emerge as one of Russia's most influential writers. Sergei Levitsky captures another side to Alexander Herzen in this photograph from 1861 - confident yet contemplative. His penetrating gaze reflects not only intelligence but also determination to challenge societal norms.