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CATHERINE II the Great (1729-1796). Empress
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CATHERINE II the Great (1729-1796). Empress
" CATHERINE II " the Great" (1729-1796). Empress of Russia (1762-1796) and wife of Peter III. Portrait of Catherine II with formal dress. 1770. Work by LEVITSKI, Dmitri Grigorievich (1735-1822). Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. SAINT PETERSBURG. Saint Petersburg."
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, was a remarkable and influential figure in Russian history, reigning as Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. Born in Prussia in 1729, she rose to power through a strategic marriage to the Russian heir, Peter III, in 1745. However, her husband's reign was short-lived, and Catherine seized the opportunity to seize the throne for herself following his assassination in 1762. This stunning portrait of Catherine II, painted by the renowned Russian artist Dmitri Grigorievich Levitski in 1770, captures the Empress in all her regal splendor. Dressed in a formal gown, adorned with intricate gold embroidery and a diamond-encrusted sash, Catherine exudes confidence and poise. Her piercing gaze and the subtle hint of a smile on her lips suggest a strong and intelligent ruler, capable of leading her vast and complex empire. The portrait was painted during Catherine's golden age, a period of enlightenment and cultural development in Russia. She was an avid patron of the arts, and her court was graced by many great artists, writers, and intellectuals of the time. This painting, with its rich colors and intricate details, is a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of Catherine's Russia. The portrait hangs in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, a fitting home for this iconic work of art. It serves as a reminder of Catherine II's enduring legacy as one of Russia's greatest rulers and a champion of the arts and enlightenment.
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