Empress Catherine Ii Collection (page 3)

The Empress of Russia Travelling across the country, 1784. Artist: Metz, Conrad Martin (1755-1827)
The Empress of Russia Travelling across the country, 1784. From a private collection

The Polish plumb-cake, 1772. Artist: Lodge, John (?-1796)
The Polish plumb-cake, 1772. From a private collection

Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772. Artist: Anonymous
Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772. From a private collection

Russian bear and her invincible rider, 1791. Artist: Anonymous
Russian bear and her invincible rider, 1791. From a private collection

Throne Design for the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, 1780s. Artist: Cameron, Charles (ca. 1730 / 40-1812)
Throne Design for the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, 1780s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Porcelain Plate from the Orlov Service, ca 1770. Artist: Anonymous master
Porcelain Plate from the Orlov Service, ca 1770. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Count Pyotr Zavadovsky (1739?1812), 1849. Artist: Schulz, Carl (1823-1876)
Portrait of Count Pyotr Zavadovsky (1739?1812), 1849. Found in the collection of the Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

The Moscow Orphanage (from a panoramic view of Moscow in 10 parts), ca 1848. From a private collection

Portrait of count Grigory Grigoryevich Orlov (1734-1783). Artist: Erichsen, Vigilius (1722-1782)
Portrait of count Grigory Grigoryevich Orlov (1734-1783). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Count Pyotr Zavadovsky (1739?1812). Artist: Lampi, Johann-Baptist, the Younger (1775-1837)
Portrait of Count Pyotr Zavadovsky (1739?1812). Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Simferopol

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1780. Artist: Christineck, Carl Ludwig Johann (1732 / 3-1792 / 4)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1780. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Empress Catherine IIs Coach Berline, 1769. Artist: Buckendahl, Johann Konrad (active Mid of 18th cen. )
Empress Catherine IIs Coach Berline, 1769. Found in the collection of the State Armoury Chamber in the Kremlin, Moscow

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1765. Artist: Buchholz, Heinrich (1735-1780)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1765. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1770s. Artist: Buchholz, Heinrich (1735-1780)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1770s. Found in the collection of the Tsaritsyno museum, Moscow

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"Empress Catherine II: A Visionary Ruler and Iconic Figure of Russia's Golden Age" In this captivating portrait by Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov, Empress Catherine II exudes grace and power. Her piercing gaze reveals a woman who was not only beautiful but also possessed an indomitable spirit. Catherine the Great, as she is famously known, was not afraid to explore new territories both literally and figuratively. Benjamin Paterssen's painting depicts her adventurous side as she visits the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg. It symbolizes her determination to conquer challenges head-on. On that fateful day in 1762, when Catherine ascended to the throne after a palace revolution, an anonymous artist captured her on the balcony of the Winter Palace. The guards below greet their new ruler with awe and respect—a testament to her ability to command loyalty from those around her. Vigilius Erichsen immortalized Catherine during one of her most significant moments—the coronation ceremony—where she donned a resplendent robe fit for an empress. This portrait showcases not only her regal elegance but also highlights her ambition for greatness. Beyond ruling with an iron fist, Catherine had a keen intellect showcased through samples of her handwriting—an insight into the mind behind Russia's golden age. She was more than just a monarch; she was a scholar and patroness of arts and sciences. However, it wasn't all glory for Catherine II. Georges Louis Poilleux-Saint-Ange depicted Tadeusz Kosciuszko refusing a sword offered by Catherine—an act that symbolizes his resistance against Russian dominance over Poland-Lithuania. Prince Grigory Alexandrovich Potyomkin played an influential role in Catherine's life as well as Russian history itself. His enigmatic presence is captured in this portrait from around 1790—a reminder of their complex relationship that shaped political decisions.