# Portrait of Catherine II

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## Artwork

- Artist: [ANTROPOV, Aleksey Petrovich](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/antropov-aleksey-petrovich-rcb8464c2adb324>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 51 x 38 cm

## Commentary

Portrait of Catherine II before 1766 Oil on canvas, 51 x 38 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.

## Related artworks

- [Portrait of Catherine II](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/antropov-aleksey-petrovich-rcb8464c2adb324/portrait-of-catherine-ii-r9596500bb14deb>)

## Attribution

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