Alexandra Fyodorovna, Czarina of Russia (married 1894, d. 1917)
Unknown Artist
late 19th century
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Silk
Dimensions
H. 4 3/4 x W. 3 3/4 inches (12.1 x 9.5 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Culture
German
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession Number
09.50.3337
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Art Historical Context
This delicate silk portrait depicts Alexandra Fyodorovna, the German-born Czarina of Russia, who married Tsar Nicholas II in 1894 and met a tragic end during the 1917 Revolution. Woven in the late 19th century by an unknown artist, this tiny textile masterpiece measures just 4 3/4 by 3 3/4 inches, perfect for a personal keepsake, locket insert, or decorative accessory. Acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1909 through the Rogers Fund, it resides in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department, highlighting the artistry of woven textiles. The portrait exemplifies the sophisti...