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Catherine Ii Of Russia Collection (page 2)

Catherine II of Russia, also known as Catherine the Great, was a powerful and influential figure in Russian history

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth Temkina, 1798. Artist: Vladimir Borovikovsky

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Hand writing sample of Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine II, last reigning Empress Regnant of Russia (print)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, 18th century (engraving)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine the Great, Catherine II of Russia, 18th century (painting)

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Landscape containing fifteen silhouettes, 1793-1800. Creator: Anon

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: The Bombardment of All the Thrones of Europe and the Fall of the Tyrants for the Happi... ca

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Famous Beauties: Catherine the Great (colour litho)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine II, from Living Biographies of Famous Rulers

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796) par Rokotov, Fyodor Stepanovich (1735-1808)

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: L imperatrice catherine II de Russie (1729-1796) visitant Mikhail Lomonossov (1711-1765)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Portrait of Catherine the Great (litho)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: L imperatrice Catherine la Grande (Catherine II Romanov, 1729-1796) recevant une lettre

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine II, Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia. Portrait

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine II and Kosciusko (photogravure)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Caricature of Catherine the Great (engraving)

Caricature of Catherine the Great (engraving)
7186035 Caricature of Catherine the Great (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: St Petersburg: The Monument of Catherine II (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine II of Russia (engraving)

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine II, empress (litho)

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), Anonymous. Oil on canvas

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine the Great of Russia at the inauguration of the equestrian statue of Peter the Great at

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine the Great of Russia with her grandchildren (litho)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Potemkin offrant son epee a Catherine II (engraving)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Portrait of the Empress 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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Denis Diderot and Catherine II the Great, 1881 (engraving)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Plate, Sevres, 1778. Creators: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Flintlock Fowling Piece Given by the Empress Catherine II of Russia to the French

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796) par Voille, Jean Louis (1744-after 1803)

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Pierre III Fiodorovitch, empereur de Russie et Catherine Alexeivna (Catherine II

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Portrait miniature of Czarina Catherine the Great, 1796

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: The Duchess of Devonshires Historical Costume Ball (litho)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine II de Russie, dite la grande Catherine - Portrait of Empress Catherine II

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: An ivory medallion of Empress Catherine the Great, late 18th century (ivory, velvet

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Taming of the shrew: Katharine and Petruchio; The modern Quixotte, or, what you will

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine II (1729-96) after a portrait by Feodor Rokotov, enamel and copper

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

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Soup plate decorated in gilt and enamels with the arms of Christian Auguste

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Queen Catherine the Great of Russia (chromolitho)

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)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Peter III and Catherine II of Russia with a page c. 1756 (oil on canvas)

Peter III and Catherine II of Russia with a page c. 1756 (oil on canvas)
3588403 Peter III and Catherine II of Russia with a page c.1756 (oil on canvas) by Lisiewska, Anna Rosina (1716-83); 207x143 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Coronation of Catherine the Great as Empress of Russia, 1762 (chromolitho)

Coronation of Catherine the Great as Empress of Russia, 1762 (chromolitho)
2788702 Coronation of Catherine the Great as Empress of Russia, 1762 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Scene from a production of Paul Ginisty and Charles Samsons play Catherine de Russie

Scene from a production of Paul Ginisty and Charles Samsons play Catherine de Russie, at the Theatre du Chatelet
6000509 Scene from a production of Paul Ginisty and Charles Samsons play Catherine de Russie, at the Theatre du Chatelet, Paris (engraving) by French School

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Catherine II. supported by the Army at St. Petersburg (engraving)

Catherine II. supported by the Army at St. Petersburg (engraving)
654612 Catherine II. supported by the Army at St. Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine II. supported by the Army at St. Petersburg)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Portrait of Catherine the Great (1729-96) and Prince Petr Fedorovich (1728-62

Portrait of Catherine the Great (1729-96) and Prince Petr Fedorovich (1728-62
DSA148316 Portrait of Catherine the Great (1729-96) and Prince Petr Fedorovich (1728-62) 1740-45 (oil on canvas) by Grooth, Georg Christoph (1716-49); 126.5x180 cm; Odessa Fine Arts Museum

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Allegorie du partage de la Pologne entre Catherine II de Russie (1729-1796)

Allegorie du partage de la Pologne entre Catherine II de Russie (1729-1796)
FIA5402787 Allegorie du partage de la Pologne entre Catherine II de Russie (1729-1796), Stanislas II Augustus (Stanislaw August Poniatowski, 1732-1798)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: 'La lecon de russe de l imperatrice Catherine II (1729-1796)'

"La lecon de russe de l imperatrice Catherine II (1729-1796)"
FIA5403028 " La lecon de russe de l imperatrice Catherine II (1729-1796)" (Russian language lesson of empress Catherine II) Dessin a la plume et a l encre de Mikhail Klodt (1835-1914)

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Impress Catherine II (1729-1796

Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Impress Catherine II (1729-1796
XEE4157293 Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Impress Catherine II (1729-1796) from Russia to Saint Petersburg (Saint Petersburg), Russia

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: Portrait of Catherine II of Russia (Catherine the Great), 1780-1790 (painting)

Portrait of Catherine II of Russia (Catherine the Great), 1780-1790 (painting)
LRI4581452 Portrait of Catherine II of Russia (Catherine the Great), 1780-1790 (painting) by Anonymous; 85x68 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageCatherine Ii Of Russia Collection: King Gustavus III and Catherine II of Russia in Fredrikshamn 1783

King Gustavus III and Catherine II of Russia in Fredrikshamn 1783
3545975 King Gustavus III and Catherine II of Russia in Fredrikshamn 1783 (watercolour on parchment) by Hoyer, Cornelius (1741-1804); 26.5 diameter cm; National Museum, Stockholm



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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.