Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky Collection

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 19th century Russian composer, 1912. From Musical Celebrities series of cards issued by WD & HO Wills. (Bristol & London, 1912)

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 1840 - 1893, also known as Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky. Russian composer of the romantic period. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Nutcracker with a candle and bloody sword, 1898. Creator: Willem Wenckebach
Nutcracker with a candle and bloody sword, 1898

Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, between 1880 and 1886

Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1880s. Artist: Konstantin Schapiro
Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1880s. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres. Amongst his best known and most popular works are the ballets Swan Lake

Fairy Carabosse, costume design for Tchaikovskys ballet Sleeping Beauty, early 19th century. Artist: Leon Bakst
Fairy Carabosse, costume design for Tchaikovskys ballet The Sleeping Beauty, early 19th century

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, from Living Biographies of Great Composers
3961023 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, from Living Biographies of Great Composers by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 1840-1893, aka Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky)

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893), Russian composer. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893), Russian composer. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948. (Colorised black and white print)

Queen of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 19th century. Artist: Wesenberg
Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 19th century. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres. Amongst his best known and most popular works are the ballets Swan Lake

Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres

Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1888. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres. Amongst his best known and most popular works are the ballets Swan Lake

Alexander Siloti, Russian pianist and conductor, and Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1888. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres

Nikolai Rubinstein, Russian pianist and composer, c1880-c1881. Rubinstein (1835-1881) was the younger brother of Anton Rubinstein, also a pianist and composer

Page de la fee des Canaris, costume design for Tchaikovskys ballet Sleeping Beauty, 1921. Artist: Leon Bakst
Page de la fee des Canaris, costume design for Tchaikovskys ballet Sleeping Beauty, 1921. From the Galleria del Levante, Milan

Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres

Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, (1840-1893), Russian composer

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Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, also known as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was a Russian composer of the romantic period. Born in 1840 and passing away in 1893, he left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. His compositions are celebrated for their emotional depth and melodic beauty. Illustrated by various artists throughout history, these depictions capture different aspects of Tchaikovsky's life and work. Gordon Ross' illustration from "Living Biographies of Great Composers" showcases his timeless presence. Konstantin Schapiro's portrayal from the 1880s reflects the composer during a pivotal era. Charles Reutlinger's artwork captures both his intense gaze and creative spirit. Wesenberg's depiction transports us to the 19th century when Tchaikovsky composed some of his most iconic pieces. In one image, we see Peter Tchaikovsky alongside Alexander Siloti, a renowned pianist and conductor who collaborated closely with him in 1888. Another portrait features Nikolai Rubinstein, another influential Russian pianist and composer who greatly influenced Tchaikovsky's career. Tchaikovsky’s impact extended beyond just music; it inspired visual artists like Leon Bakst to create stunning costume designs for his ballets such as Sleeping Beauty. Fairy Carabosse comes alive through Bakst’s early 19th-century design while Page de la fee des Canaris showcases his artistry in a later interpretation from 1921. Through these illustrations spanning different periods, we catch glimpses into the life and legacy – a genius whose compositions continue to resonate with audiences worldwide even today.