Portrait of Catherine II (1782). Richard Brompton (English, 1734-1783). Oil on canvas. The Hermitage
Portrait of Catherine II (1782). Richard Brompton (English, 1734-1783). Oil on canvas. The Hermitage, St. Petersburg.In this painting Brompton depicted Catherine II at the age of 53 with a whole set of attributes that emphasized her status and grandeur: the small imperial crown, an ermine mantle, the great chain of the Order of St Andrew the First-Called and the sash of the Order of St George 1st class. The Empress’s face deserves particular attention. The fine multi-layered painting is smooth, with hardly any texture. The image skilfully captured by the artist reveals to us for an instant Catherine the woman, calmly viewing her affairs with an inner dignity. Catherine mentioned the painting in her correspondence and described it as successful. -- source link
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