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Catherine The Great Collection

"Catherine the Great: The Empress of Russia who Ruled with Elegance and Power" Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Russia, St Petersburg

Russia, St Petersburg. Main entrance to the Saint Hermitage Museum or Winter Palace

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1763. Artist: Rokotov, Fyodor Stepanovich (1735-1808)

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1763. Artist: Rokotov, Fyodor Stepanovich (1735-1808)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1763. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: An 1875 copy of a painting of catherine the great on horseback by v, eriksen, 1762

An 1875 copy of a painting of catherine the great on horseback by v, eriksen, 1762

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: (1729-1796). Empress of Russia, 1762-1796. Painting of Catherine II in her coronation gown, c1762

(1729-1796). Empress of Russia, 1762-1796. Painting of Catherine II in her coronation gown, c1762
CATHERINE II OF RUSSIA (1729-1796). Empress of Russia, 1762-1796. Painting of Catherine II in her coronation gown, c1762

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788

Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788. Artist: Paterssen, Benjamin (1748-1815)
Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788. From a private collection

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II on the Balcony of the Winter Palace, Greeted by the Guards on the Day of the Palace

Catherine II on the Balcony of the Winter Palace, Greeted by the Guards on the Day of the Palace Revolution on June 28, 1762, Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald

Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia. Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) who came to the throne in 1762. A German princess

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II called Catherine the Great, 2 May 1729, 17 November 1796

Catherine II called Catherine the Great, 2 May 1729, 17 November 1796, reproduction of a 19th century original (print)
7283214 Catherine II called Catherine the Great, 2 May 1729, 17 November 1796, reproduction of a 19th century original (print); (add.info.: Catherine II called Catherine the Great, 2 May 1729)

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II The Great, Yekaterina (Catherine) II Alekseyevna of Russia, 1729-1796

Catherine II The Great, Yekaterina (Catherine) II Alekseyevna of Russia, 1729-1796
3555508 Catherine II The Great, Yekaterina (Catherine) II Alekseyevna of Russia, 1729-1796. German born Empress of Russia, from the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary pub

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II of Russia

Catherine II of Russia
3728674 Catherine II of Russia; (add.info.: Catherine II of Russia, Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796, with Lomonossow, illustration, woodcut from 1880.); Bildagentur-online/UIG.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great
3733334 Catherine the Great.; (add.info.: Portrait of Catherine the Great (1729-1796) Empress of Russia. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great
3733333 Catherine the Great.; (add.info.: Portrait of Catherine the Great (1729-1796) Empress of Russia. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great
5305028 Catherine the Great.; (add.info.: Engraved portrait depicting Catherine the Great (1729-1796) former Emperor of All of Russia. Dated 18th Century. 1790); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: The cherries, c.1910 (print)

The cherries, c.1910 (print)
7293308 The cherries, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Grigory Potemkin offers cherries to empress the great Catherine of Russia)

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: The Ismailov Guard taking the oath to Catherine II at St Petersburg, Russia

The Ismailov Guard taking the oath to Catherine II at St Petersburg, Russia
7283583 The Ismailov Guard taking the oath to Catherine II at St Petersburg, Russia, reproduction of an 18th century original (print); (add.info)

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Kosciuszko's insurrection ' Tsarina Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796)

Kosciuszko's insurrection " Tsarina Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796)
ELD4960017 Kosciuszko's insurrection " Tsarina Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796) and the prisoner Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817) heros of Poland at the Battle of Maciejowice on October 10

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia (litho)

Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia (litho)
8664018 Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Circassian princess, sent as ambassador to Catherine the Great of Russia, 18th century

Circassian princess, sent as ambassador to Catherine the Great of Russia, 18th century
FLO4686522 Circassian princess, sent as ambassador to Catherine the Great of Russia, 18th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Medal depicting Catherine the Great

Medal depicting Catherine the Great
5305000 Medal depicting Catherine the Great.; (add.info.: Medal depicting Catherine the Great (1729-1796) former Emperor of All of Russia. Dated 18th Century. 1796); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, engraving

Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, engraving
1761399 Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, engraving; (add.info.: Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, engraving); Photo: Tallandier.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Darkest Russia: A Grand Romance of the Czar's Realm', Theatre poster, 1895

Darkest Russia: A Grand Romance of the Czar's Realm', Theatre poster, 1895
528406 Darkest Russia: A Grand Romance of the Czar's Realm', Theatre poster, 1895. Portrait vignettes of Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Alexander I, II, and II

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Coronation Catherine The Great of Russia (1729-1796), 1762. Colour engraving of the 19th century

Coronation Catherine The Great of Russia (1729-1796), 1762. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4946290 Coronation Catherine The Great of Russia (1729-1796), 1762. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Coronation Catherine The Great of Russia (1729-1796), 1762

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine the Great, 18th century (engraving)

Catherine the Great, 18th century (engraving)
3507344 Catherine the Great, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Catherine the Great (1729-1796) ruler of Russia. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, engraving

Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, engraving
1761401 Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, engraving; (add.info.: Catherine II the Great (1729-1796) empress of Russia in 1762-1796, engraving); Photo: Tallandier.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great
5308247 Catherine the Great.; (add.info.: Portrait of Catherine the Great (1729-1796) Empress of Russia from 1762 until 1796, the country's longest-ruling female leader

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796. Hand writing sample

Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796. Hand writing sample
3083172 Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796. Hand writing sample.; Private Collection.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II. of Russia, Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796, Empress of Russia, woodcut from 1880

Catherine II. of Russia, Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796, Empress of Russia, woodcut from 1880
UIG5413730 Catherine II. of Russia, Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796, Empress of Russia, woodcut from 1880; UIG.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Coronation of russian empress Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796) on september 12

Coronation of russian empress Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796) on september 12, 1762 : the Communion
1761403 Coronation of russian empress Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796) on september 12, 1762 : the Communion, russian engraving; (add.info)

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Portrait of the Impress of Russia Catherine II (1729-1796) (Portrait of Catherine the Great)

Portrait of the Impress of Russia Catherine II (1729-1796) (Portrait of Catherine the Great russian empress)
ELD4935306 Portrait of the Impress of Russia Catherine II (1729-1796) (Portrait of Catherine the Great russian empress) Engraving from "Bilder-Gallerie zur allgem" by Rotteck 1843 Private

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: The Russian Bear and her Invincible Rider Encountering the British Legion', 1791

The Russian Bear and her Invincible Rider Encountering the British Legion', 1791
528658 The Russian Bear and her Invincible Rider Encountering the British Legion', 1791. Potemkin in hussar's uniform riding Catherine the Great approach George III

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796). Creator: Roslin, Alexander (1718-1793)

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796). Creator: Roslin, Alexander (1718-1793)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796). Found in the Collection of the Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki.

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II, 1729-1796, Empress of Russia, Princess of Anhalt-Zerbst. Creator: Anon

Catherine II, 1729-1796, Empress of Russia, Princess of Anhalt-Zerbst. Creator: Anon
Catherine II, 1729-1796, Empress of Russia, Princess of Anhalt-Zerbst, Unknown date

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Peter III and Catherine II of Russia, 1756. Creator: Anna Rosina de Gasc

Peter III and Catherine II of Russia, 1756. Creator: Anna Rosina de Gasc
Peter III and Catherine II of Russia, 1756

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Lecture at Drottningholm, 1779. Creator: Per Hillestrom

Lecture at Drottningholm, 1779. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Lecture at Drottningholm, 1779

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1782-1783. Creator: Albertrandi, Antoni (1732-1795)

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1782-1783. Creator: Albertrandi, Antoni (1732-1795)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1782-1783. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Nobility Offering the Imperial Russian Children to Minerva, c1795. Creator: Gabriel François Doyen

Nobility Offering the Imperial Russian Children to Minerva, c1795. Creator: Gabriel François Doyen
Nobility Offering the Imperial Russian Children to Minerva, c1795

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II (1729-96), Empress of Russia, 1749-1782. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen

Catherine II (1729-96), Empress of Russia, 1749-1782. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II (1729-96), Empress of Russia, 1749-1782

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Teatro della Guerra presente tra la Russia e la Porta Ottomana, 1788

Teatro della Guerra presente tra la Russia e la Porta Ottomana, 1788. Creator: Zatta, Antonio (active 1757-1797)
Teatro della Guerra presente tra la Russia e la Porta Ottomana, 1788. Private Collection

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II of Russia in coronation dress, 1766 Creator: Vigilius Erichsen

Catherine II of Russia in coronation dress, 1766 Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in coronation dress, 1766-1767

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782

Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Equestrian portrait of Catherine the Great in the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Plan of the Moscow Orphanage (Foundling Home), 1775. Creator: Anonymous

Plan of the Moscow Orphanage (Foundling Home), 1775. Creator: Anonymous
Plan of the Moscow Orphanage (Foundling Home), 1775. Private Collection

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: The Siege of the Fortress Ochakov, 1789-1790. Creator: Casanova, Francesco Giuseppe (1727-1802)

The Siege of the Fortress Ochakov, 1789-1790. Creator: Casanova, Francesco Giuseppe (1727-1802)
The Siege of the Fortress Ochakov, 1789-1790. Found in the Collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: The Siege of the Fortress Ochakov, 1789-1790. Creator: Casanova, Francesco Giuseppe (1727-1802)

The Siege of the Fortress Ochakov, 1789-1790. Creator: Casanova, Francesco Giuseppe (1727-1802)
The Siege of the Fortress Ochakov, 1789-1790. Found in the Collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: 'Sem' Old Believers exiled under Catherine II to Transbaikalia, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown

"Sem" Old Believers exiled under Catherine II to Transbaikalia, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
"Sem" Old Believers exiled under Catherine II to Transbaikalia, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Portrait of Empress Catherine the Great in her Coronation Robe

Portrait of Empress Catherine the Great in her Coronation Robe. Artist: Erichsen, Vigilius (1722-1782)
Portrait of Empress Catherine the Great in her Coronation Robe. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Russia, St. Petersburg, Pushkin-Tsarskoye Selo, Catherine Palace

Russia, St. Petersburg, Pushkin-Tsarskoye Selo, Catherine Palace

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Odessa, Ukraine - monument to Catherine II end of 19th/20th century (postcard)

Odessa, Ukraine - monument to Catherine II end of 19th/20th century (postcard)
3782904 Odessa, Ukraine - monument to Catherine II end of 19th/20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Odessa, Ukraine - monument to Catherine II and Nikolavesky boulevard.); Lebrecht History

Background imageCatherine The Great Collection: Catherine II laying the trophies of the Battle of Chesma on the tomb of Peter the Great, 1791

Catherine II laying the trophies of the Battle of Chesma on the tomb of Peter the Great, 1791. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg



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"Catherine the Great: The Empress of Russia who Ruled with Elegance and Power" Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, was a remarkable figure in Russian history. Born in 1729, she ascended to the throne in 1762 and reigned until her death in 1796. Her reign marked a period of great transformation for Russia, particularly in St Petersburg. One iconic portrait of Catherine II by Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov showcases her regal presence and beauty. Painted in 1763, it captures her essence as an influential leader who commanded respect and admiration. Another notable painting depicts Catherine II wearing her coronation gown around 1762. This image symbolizes her official recognition as Empress of Russia and highlights her grandeur during significant ceremonies. Catherine's love for St Petersburg is evident through Benjamin Paterssen's artwork depicting her visit to the Ice Mountain. This piece from 1788 portrays Catherine exploring the city she cherished so much, showcasing both her adventurous spirit and dedication to its development. In another captivating painting from the late 18th century, an anonymous artist captured Catherine on the balcony of the Winter Palace during a pivotal moment -the Palace Revolution on June 28th, 1762. It illustrates how she was embraced by loyal guards after successfully securing power. Alexander K MacDonald's portrayal of Catherine II from 1937 emphasizes not only her physical appearance but also hints at her strong personality that left an indelible mark on Russian history. Vigilius Erichsen's depiction shows Catherine adorned in a magnificent coronation robe—a testament to both her opulence and authority as Empress. The grandeur extended beyond portraits; Pushkin-Tsarskoye Selo's majestic Catherine Palace stands tall as a testament to this powerful ruler’s legacy even today. A handwritten sample reveals more about Catherine’s personal side, showcasing her penmanship and providing a glimpse into her daily life.