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The 17 artworks by Christina Robertson our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 17 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Christina Robertson · 1796 – 1854

Christina Robertson: Empress Alexandria Fedorovna

1851 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 35 x 25 cm

Admire 'Empress Alexandria Fedorovna' by Christina Robertson (1851). This exquisite miniature watercolor captures aristocratic elegance. A rare portrait of a Russian noblewoman, showcasing refined detail & historical significance.

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Art Movement: 19th Century Miniature Painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Christina Robertson: Portrait of Grand Princess Maria Nikolayevna (1819-1876)

1841 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 249.0 x 151.0cm

This elegant Academic portrait by Christina Robertson captures royal grace. Discover the splendor of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Academicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Christina Robertson, Portrait of Yulia F. Kurakina (1814-1881) (1841)

1841 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 93.0 x 73.0cm

This elegant 1841 oil portrait by Christina Robertson captures aristocratic poise. Discover this masterpiece of academic realism today.

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Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Portrait of Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna

1840 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 264.0 x 162.0cm

This opulent Romantic portrait by Christina Robertson exudes regal elegance. Discover the majesty of this imperial masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Academicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Portrait of Prince Nikolai B. Yusupov as a Teenager by Christina Robertson, 1840

1840 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 106.0 x 78.5cm

This elegant 1840 portrait by Christina Robertson captures a young aristocrat in romantic academic style. Discover this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Academicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Portrait of Grand Princess Olga Nikolayevna (1822-1892) (1841) by Christina Robertson

1841 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 249.0 x 151.0cm

This opulent 1841 portrait by Christina Robertson exudes aristocratic elegance. Discover the beauty of this royal masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Academicism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova (1809/10-1893)(?)

1841 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 66.0 x 54.3cm

This elegant 1841 academic portrait by Christina Robertson captures aristocratic grace. Shop this exquisite oil on canvas reproduction today.

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Art Movement: Academicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna, Christina Robertson

1851 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 34 x 20 cm

Admire Christina Robertson's 'Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna,' a captivating 1851 masterpiece showcasing Russian aristocracy and royal elegance. Explore the artistry & historical context.

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Art Movement: Academicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Christina Robertson: Portrait of Grand Princesses Olga Nikolayevna and Alexandra Nikolayevna

1840 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 36.5 x 29.5cm

This 1840 oil portrait by Christina Robertson captures two Russian Grand Princesses with academic grace. Discover this imperial masterpiece now.

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Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Children with a Parrot

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 112.0 x 104.0cm

This serene 1850 Academic Realism portrait by Christina Robertson features two children and a vibrant parrot. Shop this exquisite oil painting.

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Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Portrait of Zinaida I. Yusupova (1809/10-1893)

1840 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 63.0 x 62.0cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Christina Robertson, Portrait of Grand Princess Alexandra Nikolayevna (1840)

1840 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 249.0 x 151.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, 1850, Christina Robertson

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 58.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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William Fraser – Christina Robertson

1837 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 7.6 x 5.5cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Christina Robertson, Self-portrait (1822)

1822 · Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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Art Movement: Academicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Helen Coloquhoun Campbell by Christina Robertson, 1837

1837 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 8.9 x 6.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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Portrait of Empress Alexandra Fedorovna (1845) by Christina Robertson

1845 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 25 x 20 cm

Experience the quiet dignity of Christina Robertson's 1845 watercolor portrait of Empress Alexandra Fedorovna, showcasing academic elegance; discover this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 17 artworks by Christina Robertson
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The artist

Christina Robertson

1796 – 1854

Quick facts

Mediumsoil on canvas
Best occasionsluxury
Died1854
Corpus themesrussian imperial patronage
Creative periodsmature period
Typical colorsphthalo green, putty
Art period19th Century
Also known asChristina Sanders, Christina Saunders, Miss Christina Saunders, كريستينا روبرتسون, クリスティーナ・ロバートソン

Biography

Christina Robertson: A Scottish Artist at the Russian Court

Early Life and Training

Born: December 17, 1796, in Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland (though records indicate Edinburgh).
Family Background: Robertson’s early life was shaped by her artistic family connections. Her mother was the sister of George Saunders, a miniature painter who became her initial mentor.
Early Training: She received foundational training from her uncle, George Saunders, in London, mastering the art of miniature painting before expanding into oils and watercolors.

Artistic Development and Early Success

Establishing a Career: Robertson quickly established herself as a successful portraitist, initially attracting Scottish patrons. Her skill allowed her to surpass her mentor financially.
Royal Academy Exhibition: By 1823, she was exhibiting at the Royal Academy, gaining recognition within the British art world.
Pioneering Studio Ownership: In 1828, Robertson opened her own studio in London – a remarkable achievement as one of the first women to do so.
Royal Scottish Academy Honor: A significant milestone came in 1829 when she became the first woman honorary member of the Royal Scottish Academy.

Move to Russia and Imperial Patronage

Parisian Connections: During the 1830s, Robertson traveled and worked in Paris, where she encountered members of the Russian court who may have already been familiar with her work through engravings.
St. Petersburg Invitation: She was invited to St. Petersburg in 1839, partly due to increased demand for portraits following the fire that destroyed parts of the Winter Palace in 1837.
Imperial Commissions: Robertson executed full-length paintings of Tsar Nicholas I and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, along with their daughters Maria, Olga, and Alexandra.
Academy Recognition: In 1841, she became the first (and only) woman to be made an honorary member of the Imperial Academy of Arts.

Life as a Court Painter & Later Years

Ten Years in Russia: Robertson served as a royal artist for ten years, creating portraits of prominent figures within the Russian imperial family.
Challenges and Commissions: While some portraits were initially rejected (like those of daughters-in-law), she continued to receive commissions, including one from Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna for a portrait of herself and her children, and an updated portrait of Empress Alexandra at the Empress’s request.
Death and Burial: Christina Robertson died in St. Petersburg on April 30, 1854, and was buried in the Volkovo Cemetery.

Artistic Style and Historical Significance

Portraiture Focus: Robertson’s work primarily focused on portraiture, characterized by academic precision and a keen ability to capture the likeness and personality of her sitters.
Legacy & Rediscovery: Though largely forgotten after the Russian Revolution, recent exhibitions have helped revive interest in her life and art. Her portraits provide valuable historical documentation of the Russian Imperial family.
Unique Position: Robertson’s success as a female artist in both Britain and Russia was exceptional for her time, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of women artists.

Questions & Answers

How did Christina Robertson's art evolve over time?

Christina Robertson's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

Can I explore Christina Robertson's works by subject?

The Subject Atlas of Christina Robertson is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

How can I follow Christina Robertson's work year by year?

Christina Robertson's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

By the TopImpressionists.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

Collector's quiz

Christina Robertson achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first woman to do what within the Royal Scottish Academy?
Robertson's career took a notable turn when she began receiving commissions from which country's royal court?
What event in St. Petersburg potentially increased the demand for portrait artists like Christina Robertson?
Who was Christina Robertson's early artistic mentor and relative?
Despite her success, what ultimately led to a decline in Christina Robertson's favor with the Russian Imperial Court?

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