Kurakin Collection

View of the Palace of Kurakins Estate Nadezhdino, c1800
View of the Palace of Kurakins Estate " Nadezhdino", c1800. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Portrait of Boris Alexeevich Kurakin (1837-1860). Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Temple of Truth. View in the Park of Kurakin Estate Nadezhdino, End 1790s. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tver

Portrait of Prince Stepan Borisovich Kurakin (1754-1805), Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Prince Stepan Borisovich Kurakin (1754-1805), Second Half of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tver

House of Count Alexey Kurakin in Pavlovsk, 1824. Artist: Afanasyev, Konstantin Yakovlevich (1793-1857)
House of Count Alexey Kurakin in Pavlovsk, 1824. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Countesses E. A. and A. A. Kurakin, 1802. Artist: Borovikovsky, Vladimir Lukich (1757-1825)
Portrait of Countesses E.A. and A.A. Kurakin, 1802. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Prince Boris Ivanovich Kurakin (1676-1727), after 1717. Artist: Gunst, Pieter Stevens, van (1659-1724)
Portrait of Prince Boris Ivanovich Kurakin (1676-1727), after 1717. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Prince Alexander Kurakin (1752-1818), c. 1780. Artist: Brompton, Richard (1734-1783)
Portrait of Prince Alexander Kurakin (1752-1818), c. 1780. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Prince Alexander Kurakin (1697-1749), 1728. Artist: Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766)
Portrait of Prince Alexander Kurakin (1697-1749), 1728. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Prince Alexander Kurakin (1752-1818). Artist: Lampi, Johann-Baptist von, the Elder (1751-1830)
Portrait of Prince Alexander Kurakin (1752-1818). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Portrait of the Vice-chancellor Prince Alexander Kurakin (1752-1818), 1801. Artist: Guttenbrunn, Ludwig (1750-1819)
Portrait of the Vice-chancellor Prince Alexander Kurakin (1752-1818), 1801. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Alex. Prince Kurakin
ALEXANDER prince KURAKIN Russian diplomat Date: 1752 - 1818

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"Discover the Legacy of Kurakin: A Glimpse into Russian Nobility" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the opulent world of the Kurakin family, one of Russia's most influential noble dynasties. From grand estates to captivating portraits, their legacy is etched across centuries. Behold the majestic Palace of Kurakins Estate Nadezhdino, a sight that transports you to 1800. Its regal architecture stands as a testament to their wealth and power, leaving visitors awestruck by its magnificence. Amongst these walls, Boris Alexeevich Kurakin's portrait captures his enigmatic presence. His life cut short at just 23 years old, this young prince leaves us wondering about his untold story and what could have been. Venture further into the estate's park and stumble upon the Temple of Truth. Built in the late 1790s under Prince Stepan Borisovich Kurakin's patronage, it exudes an aura of serenity amidst nature's embrace—a sanctuary for contemplation. The House of Count Alexey Kurakin in Pavlovsk unveils another chapter in this family saga. Constructed in 1824 with impeccable taste and elegance by Konstantin Yakovlevich Afanasyev, it serves as a symbol of aristocratic refinement that has stood against time. Portraits hold tales within brushstrokes; Countesses E. A. And A. A. Kurakin reveal their grace and poise through Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky's masterful artistry from 1802—an exquisite depiction capturing their essence for eternity. Prince Boris Ivanovich Kurakin emerges from history after 1717 through Pieter Stevens van Gunst’s skilled hand—a man whose influence reverberated throughout society during his lifetime—his gaze hinting at hidden ambitions yet unveiled secrets. Richard Brompton paints Prince Alexander Kurakin in the 1780s, showcasing his noble stature and charm.