Catherine II, Empress of Russia
1 portrait by François Bonneville
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Catherine II, Empress of Russia
by John Chapman, after François Bonneville
stipple engraving printed in colours, published 1826
8 7/8 in. x 6 3/8 in. (226 mm x 161 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D14310
Sitterback to top
- Catherine II, Empress of Russia (1729-1796), Known as 'The Great', reigned 1762-96. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- François Bonneville (active 1787-1802), Painter and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 12 portraits.
- John Chapman (active 1792-1823), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 53 portraits.
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