Victor Karlovich StemberRussian portrait painter, 1863-1921
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70 photographs of Victor, his family, and his studios. Most come from the album assembled by his daughter Natasha, who brought them to America in 1916 — for many paintings these photographs are the only record that survives.

1913: Moscow Stember celebrated the 25th Anniversary of his career with an exhibition of 75 painting

1913: Moscow Stember celebrated the 25th Anniversary of his career with an exhibition of 7

Before the arrival of guests for the 25th Anniversary Celebration, the artist Stember enjoys a quiet

Before the arrival of guests for the 25th Anniversary Celebration, the artist Stember enjo

Stember in his last studio in Petrograd on #14 Chernyshev Pereoulok (14 Chernyshev Alley) in 1914. A

Stember in his last studio in Petrograd on #14 Chernyshev Pereoulok (14 Chernyshev Alley)

This family photo taken in 1907 in Moscow was deliberately staged to include the portrait of Ksenia,

This family photo taken in 1907 in Moscow was deliberately staged to include the portrait

Painting #76, 'Head of a Young Girl'on this site is seen surrounded by the artists son Nicholas, dau

Painting #76, 'Head of a Young Girl'on this site is seen surrounded by the artists son Nic

The 25th Anniversary Celebration of Stember's works can be enjoyed through this photograph. The pain

The 25th Anniversary Celebration of Stember's works can be enjoyed through this photograph

1913: 25th anniversary Celebration of Stember's career These three paintings are: #96: Portrait of N

1913: 25th anniversary Celebration of Stember's career These three paintings are: #96: Por

These two portraits were also at the 25th Jubilee Celebration of Stember's works. They are # 34 and

These two portraits were also at the 25th Jubilee Celebration of Stember's works. They are

1913: 25th Anniversary Celebration Exhibition: paintings include: #100: Smaller version of 'Mermaids

1913: 25th Anniversary Celebration Exhibition: paintings include: #100: Smaller version of

1906. Studio near Moscow on Moskvaretsky Bridge, across from the Kremlin. The view from this studio

1906. Studio near Moscow on Moskvaretsky Bridge, across from the Kremlin. The view from th

1900:Moscow: The artists studio on the top floor of a big house near the Moskvaretsky Bridge, across

1900:Moscow: The artists studio on the top floor of a big house near the Moskvaretsky Brid

Countess Sheremetiev is shown in this family photo in 1909 in St. Petersburg. The artist Stember is

Countess Sheremetiev is shown in this family photo in 1909 in St. Petersburg. The artist S

This is a unique photo because it shows three images of Stember's daughter Nadja. In the far backgro

This is a unique photo because it shows three images of Stember's daughter Nadja. In the f

Victor Karlovich Stember is shown amongst his paintings in 1913 at the 25th Anniversary Celebration

Victor Karlovich Stember is shown amongst his paintings in 1913 at the 25th Anniversary Ce

This family photo shows the artists daughter Natalia standing by this lovely portrait in 1909 in St.

This family photo shows the artists daughter Natalia standing by this lovely portrait in 1

The beautiful full sized painting of Anna Pavlova (#118 on this site) was done by Victor Stember in

The beautiful full sized painting of Anna Pavlova (#118 on this site) was done by Victor S

1910: Petrograd (St. Petersburg) The artists studio at 42 Gallery Street. The family is gathered to

1910: Petrograd (St. Petersburg) The artists studio at 42 Gallery Street. The family is ga

This photo is of the artist Stember in his studio surrounded by completed paintings. They can be see

This photo is of the artist Stember in his studio surrounded by completed paintings. They

1915: Petrograd: Chernyshev Alley. The artist Stember with upper left painting of Salome, with the h

1915: Petrograd: Chernyshev Alley. The artist Stember with upper left painting of Salome,

1909. This is the first studio Stember had in St. Petersburg and was on Galernaya Street. On the lef

1909. This is the first studio Stember had in St. Petersburg and was on Galernaya Street.

The following explanation of this picture is taken from the family album: it was written by the arti

The following explanation of this picture is taken from the family album: it was written b

'A little corner of his Studio in Moscow 1894' was written in Russian on the back of this photograph

'A little corner of his Studio in Moscow 1894' was written in Russian on the back of this

1914: Petrograd: The war with Germany was the reason to change the German sounding name 'St. Petersb

1914: Petrograd: The war with Germany was the reason to change the German sounding name 'S

The artists daughters Natasha and Sonja are shown in native costumes for a festival. As Stember has

The artists daughters Natasha and Sonja are shown in native costumes for a festival. As St

1908: A year of moving to St. Petersburg. The artists studio has been moved already and he has come

1908: A year of moving to St. Petersburg. The artists studio has been moved already and he

1916 This is the last picture of the Stember family before Natalia and son Victor ( age three) left

1916 This is the last picture of the Stember family before Natalia and son Victor ( age th

Carmen in White Shawl, #62 is shown here displayed at Stember's 25th Anniversary Celebration in Mosc

Carmen in White Shawl, #62 is shown here displayed at Stember's 25th Anniversary Celebrati

This is the official family photo of the Stember family. It was taken in 1913 in Moscow at the 25th

This is the official family photo of the Stember family. It was taken in 1913 in Moscow at

This is the artists daughter Natasha. She was very theatrical and loved to appear in plays.

This is the artists daughter Natasha. She was very theatrical and loved to appear in plays

Viktor Karlovich Stember on a park bench.

Viktor Karlovich Stember on a park bench.

Dubrachok was the name they gave to their summer Dacha, about 75 miles outside of Moscow. The carefr

Dubrachok was the name they gave to their summer Dacha, about 75 miles outside of Moscow.

More family fun at Dubrachok in the summers.

More family fun at Dubrachok in the summers.

Relaxing at home. There are several photos like this in the family albums (see photo #4) where the c

Relaxing at home. There are several photos like this in the family albums (see photo #4) w

1907 Easter Sunday Celebration! The artists daughter Natalie strikes a pensive pose under the portra

1907 Easter Sunday Celebration! The artists daughter Natalie strikes a pensive pose under

A Toast! Victor and Nadja together for the Easter Toast. Painting # 91 can be seen behind them and i

A Toast! Victor and Nadja together for the Easter Toast. Painting # 91 can be seen behind

Below this photo in the family album is written 'We will ALL be there....!'

Below this photo in the family album is written 'We will ALL be there....!'

Family time with Papa, Mama and cousins. In the background is a portrait of Elisabeth Feodorovna don

Family time with Papa, Mama and cousins. In the background is a portrait of Elisabeth Feod

The artist's daughter Natalie's wedding. In the background can be seen # 152 on this site. The paint

The artist's daughter Natalie's wedding. In the background can be seen # 152 on this site.

Stembers daughter Nadja also developed into a wonderful artist. Here she is shown among her painting

Stembers daughter Nadja also developed into a wonderful artist. Here she is shown among he

Stember's daughters at their voice lessons. This was very important since their Mother Nadja was an

Stember's daughters at their voice lessons. This was very important since their Mother Nad

The artists daughter Natasha (Natalie) loved the theater. This posed picture is titled 'The Proposal

The artists daughter Natasha (Natalie) loved the theater. This posed picture is titled 'Th

The artist, Viktor Karlovich Stember. 1863-1921

The artist, Viktor Karlovich Stember. 1863-1921

The artist's wife: Nadja Georgievsky Stember 1861-1960

The artist's wife: Nadja Georgievsky Stember 1861-1960

Family member in front of one of Stember's most famous paintings and which he painted several times.

Family member in front of one of Stember's most famous paintings and which he painted seve

Stember in his studio. Behind him are two paintings on this site: #150 'A Letter' and #233 which is

Stember in his studio. Behind him are two paintings on this site: #150 'A Letter' and #233

Sonja, the artists youngest daughter dressed in what appears to be the outfit worn in Artwork #96

Sonja, the artists youngest daughter dressed in what appears to be the outfit worn in Artw

The wedding of the artists daughter Natasha to her husband Karlovich Voinoff= Charles Warren, surrou

The wedding of the artists daughter Natasha to her husband Karlovich Voinoff= Charles Warr

1889: Lubanovo near Moscow; family estate of Great Grandmother Apuhtina (the artists wife's family)

1889: Lubanovo near Moscow; family estate of Great Grandmother Apuhtina (the artists wife'

Christmas! Artist Stember, daughter Natasha with her soon to be husband, Karlovich Voinoff=Warren an

Christmas! Artist Stember, daughter Natasha with her soon to be husband, Karlovich Voinoff

Another photo of Stember at an early age.

Another photo of Stember at an early age.

Photograph 52

Photograph 52

Young Victor and Nadia shortly after they were married in Nice, France.

Young Victor and Nadia shortly after they were married in Nice, France.

Victor's parents, Karl and Emília,

Victor's parents, Karl and Emília,

Victor's parents, Karl and Emília when first married.

Victor's parents, Karl and Emília when first married.

Victor Stember's business card in Cyrillic.

Victor Stember's business card in Cyrillic.

Victor Stember's Signature

Victor Stember's Signature

The family viewed this painting of M.K. Morozova by Stember at the Pushkin Museum Annex on Arbat Str

The family viewed this painting of M.K. Morozova by Stember at the Pushkin Museum Annex on

Stember is in his studio surrounded by some lovely paintings. Most notably can be seen 'Chanticler #

Stember is in his studio surrounded by some lovely paintings. Most notably can be seen 'Ch

The artists daughter Natasha with 'Domna' the children nurse. Domnuska was a serf who was given in s

The artists daughter Natasha with 'Domna' the children nurse. Domnuska was a serf who was

This is the cover to the catalogue of the Christie's Auction in London on 4 May 1995 of the Donald M

This is the cover to the catalogue of the Christie's Auction in London on 4 May 1995 of th

This is the catalogue cover to the Sotheby's Russian Art auction of 22 April 2009 in New York city.

This is the catalogue cover to the Sotheby's Russian Art auction of 22 April 2009 in New Y

The family purchased this book in Moscow at the Russian State Museum while in Russia in 2006. The ti

The family purchased this book in Moscow at the Russian State Museum while in Russia in 20

This is the catalogue cover for the Christies Auction House sale of 'Fine Continental Pictures of th

This is the catalogue cover for the Christies Auction House sale of 'Fine Continental Pict

This is the cover of the book 'Nicholas and Alexandra The last Imperial Family of Tsarist Russia'. P

This is the cover of the book 'Nicholas and Alexandra The last Imperial Family of Tsarist

This lovely room is at the Serednikova Estate outside of Moscow and is the Music room which has the

This lovely room is at the Serednikova Estate outside of Moscow and is the Music room whic

This is the entrance to the Serednikova Estate where the ceiling mural done by Stember has been lovi

This is the entrance to the Serednikova Estate where the ceiling mural done by Stember has

This lovely portrait hangs in the family quarters area of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and

This lovely portrait hangs in the family quarters area of the Hermitage Museum in St. Pete

Victor Stember's Great-Grandson and Great-Granddaughter are shown in the Hermitage in 2006 with the

Victor Stember's Great-Grandson and Great-Granddaughter are shown in the Hermitage in 2006

A closer view of the painting as it hangs in the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. The portrait is of Bar

A closer view of the painting as it hangs in the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. The portrait

This is a portrait done by Stember of S.M. Rayevskaya and hangs in the Imperial family living quarte

This is a portrait done by Stember of S.M. Rayevskaya and hangs in the Imperial family liv

Built and maintained by the descendants of Victor Karlovich Stember to preserve his memory and catalogue his complete collection of artwork.

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