Photograph of Alexander III, Emperor of Russia (1845-94) and his consort Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia (1847-1928). Alexander III is sitting on a chair, wearing military uniform and with his hands clasped together on his lap. Maria Feodorovna is standing beside him to the right with her hands resting on his left shoulder. Alexander III was Emperor of Russia from 1881 until 1894. His consort, Maria Feodorovna, was born Princess Dagmar of Denmark. Among their children was Nicholas II, the last monarch of Russia.