# Portrait of Catherine II

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## Artwork

- Artist: [BROMPTON, Richard](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/brompton-richard-rdbd2dc7a92d20d>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 83 x 69 cm

## Commentary

Portrait of Catherine II c. 1782 Oil on canvas, 83 x 69 cm The Hermitage, St. Petersburg Catherine II \(Yekaterina Alekseyevna\) of Russia, called the Great \(1729-1796\) reigned as Empress of Russia for 34 years, from June 28 1762 until her death. She exemplifies the enlightened despot of her era.

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## Attribution

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