Pyotr Fyodorovitch Collection

Portrait of the Duke Karl Peter Ulrich of Holstein-Gottorp (1728-1762), 1734. Private Collection

Portrait of the Tsar Peter III of Russia (1728-1762), c. 1750. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the Tsar Peter III of Russia (1728-1762), c. 1750. Private Collection

Fireworks on the birthday of Emperor Peter III on February 10, 1762 in Tsarskoye Selo, 1762. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Portrait of the Tsar Peter III of Russia (1728-1762), 1761. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Grand Duke Pyotr Fyodorovitch and Grand Duchess Catherine Alekseyevna, 1756. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Treaty of Saint Petersburg, 1762. Alliance between King Frederick II the Great and Emperor Peter III of Russia. Found in the Collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Fireworks on the Occasion of the Wedding of Grand Duke Pyotr Fyodorovitch and Grand Duchess Catherine Alekseyevna. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the Tsar Peter III of Russia (1728-1762). Artist: Grooth, Georg-Christoph (1716-1749)
Portrait of the Tsar Peter III of Russia (1728-1762). Private Collection

Portrait of Grand Duke Peter III. (1728-1762) as Child, 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Grand Duke Peter III. (1728-1762) as Child, 18th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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"Pyotr Fyodorovitch: A Controversial Figure in Russian History" Step into the world of Pyotr Fyodorovitch, also known as Peter III of Russia. This enigmatic ruler left a lasting mark on his country, despite his short reign from 1762 to 1762. The journey begins with a portrait painted in 1734 when he was just Duke Karl Peter Ulrich of Holstein-Gottorp. Little did anyone know that this young prince would one day ascend to the throne and become Tsar Peter III. Fast forward to c. 1750, another anonymous artist captures the essence of Tsar Peter III's character through an intriguing portrait. The intensity in his eyes hints at the complexities beneath his seemingly carefree demeanor. In February 10, 1762, fireworks illuminated the sky over Tsarskoye Selo, celebrating Emperor Peter III's birthday. It was a grand spectacle fit for a ruler who had recently formed an alliance with King Frederick II the Great through the Treaty of Saint Petersburg. A later portrait from 1761 showcases Tsar Peter III adorned in regal attire - a symbol of power and authority. His presence demands attention and respect, yet there is still an air of mystery surrounding him. Not only was Pyotr Fyodorovitch known for his political alliances but also for matters closer to heart. In 1756, he wed Grand Duchess Catherine Alekseyevna amidst dazzling fireworks that lit up their union - a moment forever captured by artists' brushes. Even as a child, Pyotr Fyodorovitch exuded charisma and potential as seen in an anonymous portrait from the 18th century. It foreshadowed his future role as tsar and hinted at both greatness and controversy that lay ahead. Throughout history, various artists sought to immortalize this complex figure such as Grooth or Pfandzelt, each capturing different facets of his personality.