# Portrait of Empress Elizabeth

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## Artwork

- Artist: [TOCQUÉ, Louis](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tocqu-louis-r36f7d7bb711b86>)
- Date: 1701-1750
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 262 x 204 cm

## Commentary

Portrait of Empress Elizabeth 1758 Oil on canvas, 262 x 204 cm The Hermitage, St. Petersburg One of the most distinguished portraitists of his day, Tocqué was invited to St. Petersburg to paint a gala portrait of the Russian empress. After a few sittings sin the palace, the artist produced a living image of Elizabeth, who is shown with the attributes of the monarchy: the orb and sceptre, as well as the badge and sash of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called.

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- [Marie Leczinska, Queen of France](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tocqu-louis-r36f7d7bb711b86/marie-leczinska-queen-of-france-r63472f0e17b41b>)
- [Portrait of a Lady and Her Daughter](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tocqu-louis-r36f7d7bb711b86/portrait-of-a-lady-and-her-daughter-r582e10681f9d45>)
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## Attribution

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