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- Collection: "Reading" Fashion in A. Pushkin's Eugene Onegin: Word as Image in 1820s Imperial Russia
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A Young Eugene Onegin
A Eugene Onegin was much different than his older self, exuding charm and a sense of adventure.
Alexander Pushkin Writing
Introductory Picture
Antiquated Country Dress
Old-fashioned dresses were common in the countryside, resultant from living outside the realm of city styles.
Attributes of a Dandy
Onegin's attention to the finer details of appearance, including nails and hands, characterized a dandy.
Atypical Brothers
Onegin and Lensky mended their opposing personalities to form a blossoming friendship, through afternoons spent on horseback.
Bolivar: A Top Hat
Popular as part of salon culture, men often sported Bolivartop hats.
Breguet: A Pocket Watch
Popular as part of salon culture, men often sportedBreguet watches.
Champagne and Strasbourg Pie
Champagne and Strasbourg pie highlights French influences on the eating habits of Russian elites.
Cloaks
Prior to competing in the duel, both Onegin and Lensky sported cloaks to keep out the cold air.
Consequence of a Cap (Шлафор)
The forlorning of Western fashion trends, replaced by tradional Russian headwear.