Announcement of coronation of Aleksandr III 1883

Created in 1883 by an unknown artist, this ceremonial announcement proclaims the coronation of Emperor Alexander III. The document is richly decorated in the traditional imperial style, featuring ornate borders, heraldic emblems, and the double-headed eagle. At the top sits the imperial crown above monograms and regional coats of arms, emphasizing the unity of the Russian Empire. The central text, written in an elaborate Old Russian script, formally declares Alexander III’s ascension and mentions Empress Maria Feodorovna. A large red imperial seal completes the composition at the bottom. This piece reflects the grandeur and solemnity of late-Imperial Russia’s official state ceremonies.