Faces of Georgian Aristocracy
Families of the 19th Century
In the late nineteenth century, photography entered Georgian society and began preserving the lives of noble families. These portraits show members of historic aristocratic houses — Gedevanishvili, Eristavi, Bagrationi, and Tumanishvili — captured in studios and family settings.
The images reveal more than faces. They reflect the structure of Georgian aristocratic life: parents and children gathered together, generations presented as symbols of lineage and continuity.
Their clothing tells the story of a changing world, where traditional Georgian culture met European influence during the Imperial era.
Today these photographs remain powerful documents of Georgian social history — preserving the memory, dignity, and identity of the country’s noble families.
