Photograph of Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich (1858-1915) with his two eldest sons Prince John Constantinovich (1886-1918) and Prince Gabriel Constantinovich (1887-1955). Grand Duke Constantine is sitting to the right wearing military uniform. Prince John is sitting in the centre, leaning his head against his father. Prince Gabriel is beside him to the left. Both boys are wearing striped tunics. There is a toy elephant and a small wooden cart on the floor in front of them. Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich was the second son of Grand Duke Constantine Nikolayevich. He was a patron of the arts and a respected poet. He had eight children who survived into adulthood.