Russian’s work is defined by its 17th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Christ in Majesty surrounded by the Fathers of the Church with Scenes from the Life of Christ
Russian

Robot
Alexandra Exter Born Białystok (formerly Russian Empire, now Poland), 1882; died Fontenay-aux-Roses, France, 1949

Russian Peddler
Emil Nolde German, 1867-1956

Russian War Prisoner
Egon Schiele Austrian, 1890-1918

Veil with Russian Imperial Family Coat of Arms
Belgium

Cup and Saucer
Russian Imperial Porcelain Factory Russian, founded 1744

Thrill to the Heroic Struggle on "Our Russian Front"
Unknown Artist American, 20th century

Plate
Russian Imperial Porcelain Factory Russian, founded 1744

Russian Olympic Javelin Thrower
Lisa Larsen American, 1925–1959

Plate
Russian Imperial Porcelain Factory Russian, founded 1744

Dead Russian
Max Beckmann German, 1884-1950

Gaming Set, Probably Made for the Russian Court
Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory (1719–44) Vienna

Postcard Commemorating the Russian All-Union Spartakiada
Gustav Klutsis Latvian, 1895-1938

A Crowd of Russian Faces
Lisa Larsen American, 1925–1959

Shanghai; Two White Russian Refugees
Henri Cartier-Bresson French, 1908–2004

Portrait of Maria Fedorovna, Empress of Russia
Artist unknown (Russian, active 18th century)

Portrait of Paul I, Emperor of Russia
Artist unknown (Russian, active 18th century)

Russian Prisoners of Bomarsud
Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (French, 1804-1860) printed by Auguste Bry (French, 19th century) published by Éditeur Leconte (French, 19th century)

Russian Soldiers with Linked Arms Holding Back Mob
Lisa Larsen American, 1925–1959

Sheet I from Russian Ballet
David Bomberg English, 1890-1957