Catherine II Empress of Russia (1729 - 1796)

Catherine II Empress of Russia (1729 - 1796)

RA Collection: People and Organisations

Commissioner of buildings and works of art; collector. Princess Sophie Augusta Frederike of Anhalt-Zerbst; in 1745 married Grand-Duke Peter Fedorovich, who in 1762 became Emperor Peter III and was deposed and murdered in the same year.

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Born: 1729

Died: 1796

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A Set Of Prints Engraved after the most capital Paintings In the Collection of Her Imperial Majesty, The Empress of Russia Lately in the Possession of the Earl Of Orford At Houghton in Norfolk; With Plans, Elevations, Sections, Chimney Pieces & Ceilings. Vol: I (II) - London: [1788]

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Title page of the 1793 Royal Academy catalogue

1793

Item AND/8/171

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Catherine II Empress of Russia (1729 - 1796)

Catherine II Empress of Russia (1729 - 1796)

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