Tchaikovsky among Armenians of Tiflis, 1888

The composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky (centre) among wealthy Armenians of Tiflis at the Alikhanyans’ country house, 1888.

The photograph shows several men and women seated in a garden around a long table covered with a white cloth, with bottles and glasses on it. Behind them are the steps of a building with an ornate metal railing, and trees. The photograph has been colourised.