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Bust of Czar Alexander III

Bust of Czar Alexander III, 19th Century, Brass
Hermann Gladenbeck & Sohn
#1912.0005.0142

1912.0005.0142

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Thomas W. Evans Collection

The Russian works in Thomas W. Evans’ collection show the extent of his travels and the international range of his illustrious acquaintances.  The brass bust depicts the Czar Alexander III, Emperor of Russia from 1881 to 1894.  Alexander III was a conservative leader who was dubbed “the peacemaker”, as Russia fought no major wars during his reign.