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Design for the new gallery of busts and pictures -and so far
Design for the new gallery of busts and pictures -and so far will I trust thee gentle Kate -Henry 4th, part 1st /. Cartoon shows interior view of a portrait gallery with busts of Demosthenes and Cicero, both frowning, and between them a bust of Charles J. Fox; hanging on the wall above are two prints showing Catherine II of Russia, in one, titled Justice, she is about to stab a sultan, in the other, Moderation, she is facing a map of Moldavia, Bessarabia, and Wallachia, which she embraces with outspread arms; hanging above the bust of Fox is a crowned circle inscribed Conjugal love - A cure for the Haemerroidical Cholic within which is a rope noose. Date 1792 March 17th. Design for the new gallery of busts and pictures -and so far will I trust thee gentle Kate -Henry 4th, part 1st /. Cartoon shows interior view of a portrait gallery with busts of Demosthenes and Cicero, both frowning, and between them a bust of Charles J. Fox; hanging on the wall above are two prints showing Catherine II of Russia, in one, titled Justice, she is about to stab a sultan, in the other, Moderation, she is facing a map of Moldavia, Bessarabia, and Wallachia, which she embraces with outspread arms; hanging above the bust of Fox is a crowned circle inscribed Conjugal love - A cure for the Haemerroidical Cholic within which is a rope noose. Date 1792 March 17th
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1. Title: "A Regal Enigma: Catherine II of Russia's Contrasting Portraits in an 18th Century Portrait Gallery" This print, dated March 17, 1792, showcases the design for a new portrait gallery featuring busts of renowned historical figures and prints of their likenesses. The interior view of the gallery reveals busts of Demosthenes and Cicero, both with stern expressions, and a bust of Charles J. Fox sandwiched between them. Above Fox's bust, a crowned circle inscribed with "Conjugal love - A cure for the Haemorrhoidical Cholic" and a noose hangs as an intriguing addition. The main focus of the gallery, however, is the pair of prints depicting Catherine II of Russia. In the first print, titled "Justice," Catherine is shown in a fierce stance, brandishing a knife, poised to stab a sultan. This image portrays her as a powerful and decisive ruler, unafraid to take action against her enemies. In the second print, titled "Moderation," Catherine is depicted in a more serene and compassionate light. She stands before a map of Moldavia, Bessarabia, and Wallachia, embracing the lands with outstretched arms. This image highlights her diplomatic skills and her ability to maintain peace and stability in her empire. The contrasting portraits of Catherine II in this design illustrate the complexities of her reign and her multifaceted persona, making for an intriguing and thought-provoking display in the new portrait gallery.
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