Catherine Ii Of Russia Collection

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1763. Artist: Rokotov, Fyodor Stepanovich (1735-1808)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1763. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788. Artist: Paterssen, Benjamin (1748-1815)
Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788. From a private collection

Catherine II on the Balcony of the Winter Palace, Greeted by the Guards on the Day of the Palace Revolution on June 28, 1762, Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St

Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia. Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) who came to the throne in 1762. A German princess

"Sem" Old Believers exiled under Catherine II to Transbaikalia, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
"Sem" Old Believers exiled under Catherine II to Transbaikalia, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Portrait of Empress Catherine the Great in her Coronation Robe. Artist: Erichsen, Vigilius (1722-1782)
Portrait of Empress Catherine the Great in her Coronation Robe. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Odessa, Ukraine - monument to Catherine II end of 19th/20th century (postcard)
3782904 Odessa, Ukraine - monument to Catherine II end of 19th/20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Odessa, Ukraine - monument to Catherine II and Nikolavesky boulevard.); Lebrecht History

King Gustav III of Sweden and Catherine II of Russia in Fredrikshamn, 1784. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Allegory of Catherine the Great?s Victory over the Turks and Tatars, 1772. Artist: Torelli, Stefano (1712-1784)
Allegory of Catherine the Great?s Victory over the Turks and Tatars, 1772. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Tadeusz Kosciuszko refusing sword offered by Catherine II, 1883. Artist: Poilleux-Saint-Ange, Georges Louis (1855-1901)
Tadeusz Kosciuszko refusing sword offered by Catherine II, 1883. From a private collection

Portrait of Elisabeth Temkina, 1798. Artist: Vladimir Borovikovsky
Portrait of Elisabeth Temkina, 1798. Elisabeth Temkina was reputedly the daughter of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, and her favourite, Prince Grigory Potemkin

Hand writing sample of Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796
5916636 Hand writing sample of Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796; Private Collection; (add.info.: Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great)

Catherine II, last reigning Empress Regnant of Russia (print)
7271563 Catherine II, last reigning Empress Regnant of Russia (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, 18th century (engraving)
1761400 Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, 18th century (engraving) by Walker, James (1748-c.1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catherine the Great, Catherine II of Russia, 18th century (painting)
6266932 Catherine the Great, Catherine II of Russia, 18th century (painting) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Coleccion del Museo Ruso San Petersburgo/Malaga, Malaga

Landscape containing fifteen silhouettes, 1793-1800. Creator: Anon
Landscape containing fifteen silhouettes, 1793-1800

The Bombardment of All the Thrones of Europe and the Fall of the Tyrants for the Happi... ca. 1792. Creator: Anon
The Bombardment of All the Thrones of Europe and the Fall of the Tyrants for the Happiness of the Universe (Bombardement de Tous les Trones de l Europe et la Chute des Tyrans pour la Bonheur de l)

Famous Beauties: Catherine the Great (colour litho)
7178618 Famous Beauties: Catherine the Great (colour litho) by MacDonald, Alistair K. (1880-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine the Great)

Catherine II, from Living Biographies of Famous Rulers
3929221 Catherine II, from Living Biographies of Famous Rulers. by Gordon, Ross (1873-1946); (add.info.: Catherine II, 1729 - 1796, aka Catherine the Great. Empress of Russia)

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796) par Rokotov, Fyodor Stepanovich (1735-1808)
FIA5404212 Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796) par Rokotov, Fyodor Stepanovich (1735-1808). Oil on canvas, Second Half of the 18th cen. State A

L imperatrice catherine II de Russie (1729-1796) visitant Mikhail Lomonossov (1711-1765) (Empress Catherine visiting M)
FIA5403129 L imperatrice catherine II de Russie (1729-1796) visitant Mikhail Lomonossov (1711-1765) (Empress Catherine visiting M.Lomonosov) Peinture de Ivan Fiodorov (Feodorov) (1853-1894)

Portrait of Catherine the Great (litho)
6004493 Portrait of Catherine the Great (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine the Great)

L imperatrice Catherine la Grande (Catherine II Romanov, 1729-1796) recevant une lettre
FIA5344620 L imperatrice Catherine la Grande (Catherine II Romanov, 1729-1796) recevant une lettre (Empress Catherine the Great receiving a Letter)

Catherine II, Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia. Portrait
7239671 Catherine II, Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia. Portrait. by Polanzani, Francesco (Felice) (1700-c.1783); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine II, Catherine the Great, 1729 -1796)

Catherine II and Kosciusko (photogravure)
7169688 Catherine II and Kosciusko (photogravure) by Poilleux-Saint-Ange, Georges Louis (b.c.1855-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine II and Kosciusko)

St Petersburg: The Monument of Catherine II (b / w photo)
7199770 St Petersburg: The Monument of Catherine II (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monument of Catherine II)

Catherine II of Russia (engraving)
7161095 Catherine II of Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine II of Russia)

Catherine II, empress (litho)
7181390 Catherine II, empress (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine II, empress. Engraver: Dickinson)

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), Anonymous. Oil on canvas, Second Half of the 18th cen. State Museum of A
FIA5405692 Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), Anonymous. Oil on canvas, Second Half of the 18th cen. State Museum of A.S

Catherine the Great of Russia at the inauguration of the equestrian statue of Peter the Great at St Petersburg
7184935 Catherine the Great of Russia at the inauguration of the equestrian statue of Peter the Great at St Petersburg, 1782 (litho) by European School

Catherine the Great of Russia with her grandchildren (litho)
7184931 Catherine the Great of Russia with her grandchildren (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine the Great of Russia with her grandchildren)

Potemkin offrant son epee a Catherine II (engraving)
7179267 Potemkin offrant son epee a Catherine II (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Potemkin offrant son epee a Catherine II)

Portrait of the Empress Catherine II
FIA5345188 Portrait of the Empress Catherine II by Levitsky, Dmitri Grigor evich (1735-1822); K. Savitsky Art Museum, Penza

Denis Diderot and Catherine II the Great, 1881 (engraving)
3771740 Denis Diderot and Catherine II the Great, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Denis Diderot and Catherine II / Catherine the Great-portrait of the French philosopher)

Plate, Sevres, 1778. Creators: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Plate, Sevres, 1778

Flintlock Fowling Piece Given by the Empress Catherine II of Russia to the French Ambassador, Russian Central Asia, 1745 and 1763

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796) par Voille, Jean Louis (1744-after 1803)
FIA5404733 Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796) par Voille, Jean Louis (1744-after 1803). Oil on canvas, size : 68, 5x60, 1794, Private Collection by Voille

Pierre III Fiodorovitch, empereur de Russie et Catherine Alexeivna (Catherine II
FIA5408521 Pierre III Fiodorovitch, empereur de Russie et Catherine Alexeivna (Catherine II) - Portrait of Grand Duke Pyotr Fyodorovitch and Grand Duchess Catherine Alekseyevna, by Lisiewska

Portrait miniature of Czarina Catherine the Great, 1796
CH378308 Portrait miniature of Czarina Catherine the Great, 1796 by Fuger, Friedrich Heinrich (1751-1818); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duchess of Devonshires Historical Costume Ball (litho)
1597664 The Duchess of Devonshires Historical Costume Ball (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duchess of Devonshires Historical Costume Ball)

Catherine II de Russie, dite la grande Catherine - Portrait of Empress Catherine II
FIA5406752 Catherine II de Russie, dite la grande Catherine - Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796) - Dmitri Grigorievich Levitsky (1735-1822). Oil on canvas, Mid of 1790s

An ivory medallion of Empress Catherine the Great, late 18th century (ivory, velvet
1195876 An ivory medallion of Empress Catherine the Great, late 18th century (ivory, velvet, wood) by Russian School (18th century); 13.3 (diam)

Taming of the shrew: Katharine and Petruchio; The modern Quixotte, or, what you will
698018 Taming of the shrew: Katharine and Petruchio; The modern Quixotte, or, what you will, 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

Catherine II (1729-96) after a portrait by Feodor Rokotov, enamel and copper
BOO55760 Catherine II (1729-96) after a portrait by Feodor Rokotov, enamel and copper, frame from the Imperial Porcelain Factory, St

Soup plate decorated in gilt and enamels with the arms of Christian Auguste
PFR210138 Soup plate decorated in gilt and enamels with the arms of Christian Auguste, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (1690-1747) and Johanna Elizabeth of Holstein-Gottorp (1712-60)

Queen Catherine the Great of Russia (chromolitho)
735969 Queen Catherine the Great of Russia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Catherine the Great of Russia)

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Catherine II of Russia, also known as Catherine the Great, was a powerful and influential figure in Russian history. Born in 1729, she ascended to the throne in 1762 after orchestrating a coup against her husband, Peter III. Throughout her reign, Catherine implemented numerous reforms that modernized Russia and solidified its position as a major European power. She expanded the empire's territories through successful military campaigns and diplomatic negotiations. Catherine was not only a skilled politician but also an avid patron of the arts and sciences. She surrounded herself with intellectuals and artists, fostering an era of cultural enlightenment known as the "Russian Enlightenment. " Her love for art is evident in various portraits depicting her regal beauty by renowned artists like Rokotov and MacDonald. One notable event during Catherine's rule was her visit to the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg in 1788. This painting by Paterssen captures her adventurous spirit as she explores nature's wonders. Another significant moment captured artistically is Catherine on the balcony of the Winter Palace during the Palace Revolution on June 28, 1762. The anonymous artist portrays her amidst guards who supported her rise to power. Catherine's reign saw advancements not only within Russia but also internationally. She engaged in political alliances and played a crucial role during conflicts such as refusing Tadeusz Kosciuszko's sword offered to her by Georges Louis Poilleux-Saint-Ange. Her legacy lives on through various artistic representations like engravings showcasing her authority or paintings capturing both grandeur and intimacy. Beyond politics, Catherine had an appreciation for landscapes too; one example being Anon’s creation containing fifteen silhouettes from 1793-1800 which reflects both natural beauty and human presence. Lastly, there are artworks that symbolize revolutionary ideals such as "The Bombardment of All Thrones" which depicts upheaval across Europe around 1792 - highlighting how Catherine's reign coincided with a time of great change.