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S. M. l'Imperatrice Catherine I: P.13863-R-8

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

S. M. l'Imperatrice Catherine I
Portrait of Catherine I, Empress of Russia

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Mécou, André Joseph
Painter: Benner, Henri (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1908) by Guillemard, Francis Henry Hill

Note

Inscription on bottom "H. Benner pinx.t" and "J. Mécou sculp.t", and inscription in Cyrillic.

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Stipple
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.13863-R-8
Primary reference Number: 205316

Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 August 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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