Portret van Alexander III van Rusland before 1891

This photograph, taken by the famous French photographer Nadar, depicts Alexander III of Russia, the Emperor of Russia from 1881 to 1894. Nadar, known for his portraits of prominent figures, captured the Tsar in a formal pose, likely commissioned for a publication. The image is a black and white photograph, part of a larger book, and is a prime example of 19th-century photographic portraiture. It provides a glimpse into the life of a powerful ruler during a pivotal period in Russian history. The photograph's small size, measuring only 119 mm by 95 mm, suggests it was intended for a personal or intimate audience rather than large-scale public display.