Antique Print-PORTRAIT-CATHERINE-II-GREAT-Vinkeles-1787

Portrait of Catherine II (born Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst; 2 May 1729 – 17 November 1796), most commonly known as Catherine the Great, the reigning empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She came to power after overthrowing her husband, Peter III. Under her long reign, inspired by the ideas of the Enlightenment, Russia experienced a renaissance of culture and sciences, which led to the founding of many new cities, universities, and theatres, along with a large-scale immigration from the rest of Europe and with the recognition of Russia as one of the great powers of Europe.

Made by after an anonymous artist.

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 11.6 x 18.5 cm (4.57 x 7.28 inch). Image size: 9.2 x 14.4 cm. (3.62 x 5.67 inch).

Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

PORTRAIT-CATHERINE-II-GREAT | PCO-C46-36

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Biography engraver: Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816) was an 18th-century painter and engraver from the Northern Netherlands, who was the teacher of several talented artists.