Levitsky, phot. Nicholas II of Russia in the uniform of the Konvoy His Majesty. Panel Portrait signed by the Emperor.

Levitsky, phot.  Nicholas II of Russia in the uniform of the Konvoy His Majesty.

Saint-Petersburg: not later then 1894.

Photo: 297x193mm, card: 305x196mm. Albumen print, retouch.       

Mounted on a original panel portrait card. Photographer’s information on the back of the card. Gilded edges. Stained to the back of the card. Inscription on the bottom of the card. Overall in good condition. 

Signed by the  Emperor: Nicolay / Balmoral Sept 1896.

Very rare in such size. 

That was the part of the first official journey undertaken by the royal family from Russia to Europe in the autumn of 1896. In Great Britain the pair introduced their eldest newborn daughter Olga to her great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.

Victoria noted in her journal that it felt like 'a dream having dear Alicky & Nicky here'.

This official portrait was published twice at least: in E. Ukhtomsky's book, Journey to the East of His Imperial Highness the Sovereign Heir, Tsarevich... (1893-1897), and in S. Stepin's book, His Imperial Majesty's Own Convoy (1899)

The largest known photographic portrait signed by the Emperor.