orlov nikolai (10 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In.

HARDCOVER. Nikolai Voronkov (illustrator). Hardcover edition. 80pp, square octavo in pictorial boards. cover wear, tight binding, clean throughout, Very Good-.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Zustand: New.

Couverture rigide. Zustand: Bon. Nicolas Orloff, Nikolaï Orlov (1827-1885), ambassadeur de Russie en France, prince, écrivain, officier. L.A.S., Paris, 6 mars 1878, 4p in-8. A entête de ses initiales : « Cher M. Gigot, Il y a en effet malentendu. Le 4 de ce mois, notre ambassadeur à Berlin m'avise qu'un agent spécial et une dame seraient le 6 mars à la frontière. Je télégraphiais, de suite, qu'il fallait surseoir à l'envoi des personnes désignées, car la Marquises d'Asche[?] allait arriver et que j'avertirai de ce qui ce sera passé avant la fin de la semaine. La Marquise sera ici demain jeudi, hôtel Scribe et m'y recevra à 11 heures. Il me semble que nous ne pouvions agir sans attendre le dernier effort tenté par elle. Faites-vous apporter mon télégramme du 4 mars à l'ambassade de Russie à Berlin et sa réponse. Votre bien dévoué N Orloff ». [162b].

Orloff left Russia in 1921, and toured the world as a leading interpreter of Chopin. He settled in Grantown-on-Spey in 1948, becoming a British citizen four years later. ONE: 6.5 x 14 cm bifoliate Christmas card, with blue and black illustration 'Designed by Kris'. Dated at head by Orloff '1963/64'. Beneath the printed message he writes a large signature on two lines: 'Nicolas Orloff'. Recipient's name written at foot, in another hand: 'Alan Lockhart'. The verso of the second leaf of this card is laid down on the verso of the following item. TWO: 10.5 x 14 cm leaf torn from autograph album, with large bold signature in blue ink: 'Nicolai Orloff / 1960.' THREE: Leaf torn from same album as Item Two, with following note by Orloff in blue ink on one side: 'Dear Aileen / with all my best wishes / N. O.' See image.

1p., 12mo. Good, on lightly-aged and creased paper. The letter begins: 'I beg a thousand time pardon, dear Mr Cartwright for my coming too late yesterday at your house. I intended coming at half past twelve; but the enormous distance which separates the different points of your metropolis, was the cause of my coming much later than that time.' At the risk of disturbing Cartwright further, he suggests that he comes 'to town before Friday next [.] Wednesday there will be a great review of troops for the Grand-duke.' He believes that this will not take place before noon, but 'At all events if you fix me an hour I sall come at it.' The reference in the letter would appear to be to the visit of the Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich Romanov to New York in November 1871.

Folio, pp. 8 (introduction), with 9 full-page plates comprising black and white photographic reproductions of paintings mounted on thick paper with printed descriptions beneath; photographic portrait of Tolstoy mounted on title-page within a coloured border of cascading leaves, text within ornamental border; a fine copy in the original paper boards, with mounted full colour illustration of a peasant scene by the artist Stefan Kolesnikov.First and only edition of this album of nine black and white reproductions of folk-art paintings by the peasant artist Nikolai Orlov, prefaced by an 8-page introduction by Tolstoy. The realistic portrayal of Russian society, especially of the peasantry, was a cause beloved by Tolstoy, and is a key feature of many of his most famous works, including The Cossacks and Anna Karenina. Nikolai Orlov (1863-1924) trained at the Moscow School of painting, sculpture and architecture. Most of his works focused on the peasantry, particularly on issues of poverty and social injustice. A friend of Tolstoy, he was a frequent guest at Yasnaya Polyana. The result of these shared views is the present work: 'The publication of this album of Orlov's pictures is an excellent thing. Orlov is my favourite artist, and he is my favourite because the subject of his pictures is my favourite subject, the Russian people, the real Russian salt-of-the earth peasant people, not the people who conquered Napoleon and conquered and subdued other peoples, not those people, who, unhappily, have so quickly learnt to make cars, railways, revolutions, and also parliaments but those humble, hard-working, Christian, meek, patient people, who nurtured and now bear on their shoulders all those who now torment and diligently corrupt them 'Orlov and I love the same thing in these people, the meek, patient soul, enlightened by Christianity, which promises so much to those who are able to understand it' (extract from Tolstoy's preface).The common theme of the series is the temptation the Christian peasant soul has to face and overcome, each picture accompanied by an explanatory gloss. In the preface Tolstoy offers his own commentary, pointing out the touching humanity of the images. Alongside scenes of dying and emigration, perhaps the most moving image is that of the peasant soldier returning home after long service to find his wife has borne a child in his absence. She kneels before him imploring his forgiveness, he is obviously deeply moved but through his Christian faith he is able to forgive her. Language: Russian.

This Russian pianist is best remembered for his Frederic Chopin interpretations and for giving the premiere performance of Alexander Glazunov's first piano concerto in 1912; he gave concert tours extensively beginning in the 1920s and eventually became a British citizen. ALS, 2pp (lettersheet), 7" X 5¼", Paris, France, 16 December 1928. Addressed to Mrs. Neuer. Very good. Faint age toning and original folds (none weakened). On "Hotel Majestic" letterhead, Orloff pens a friend in his large, spindly script and broken English. In part: "I was very touched indeed with your telegramm to Wigwam Hall. I was very interested to hear about Judson-Wolfsohn amalgamation! I come with Alan -- who helps me very good in my tour in all country!" (Arthur Judson, 1881-1975, was an influential music manager and head of what became Columbia Artists Management, famed for combining a number of independent managers such as the Wolfsohn Music Bureau into his "Judson Empire.") Interestingly, George Gershwin composed "An American in Paris" at this same hotel in this same year.

Celebrated Russian pianist who performed throughout Europe and the U.S. for many years. ANS, 1p, 6" X 4", n.p. [Gravenhage, Holland], n.d. [1937 January 25]. Addressed to music writer and pianist Irving Schwerke (1892-1975). Fine. On a heavy stock postal card, Orlov sends a chatty note to a friend, reading in part: ".I just came on the 19- of Jan. from Dutch Indies -- and had to play Tchaikowsky.otherwise I should like so much to come and to see you at your charming flat. I play on the 1st of Feb. at Calle Gaveaa. Please do come if you are free." A couple of lines written diagonally across text.