Old World Portraits
Portrait of Catherine II
Fyodor Rokotov
An iconic 18th-century profile portrait of Catherine the Great in her imperial regalia.
Allegorical Portrait of Catherine II
Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder
1792 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An imposing and regal allegorical portrait of Empress Catherine II of Russia.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted in 1792 by Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder, this grand allegorical portrait depicts Empress Catherine II in luxurious white satin and ermine robes. She stands with a commanding presence, flanked by dramatic crimson curtains and classical columns, while symbolic figures representing history and time sit at her feet.
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