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Catherine II, Queen of Russia: P.8599-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Catherine II, Queen of Russia

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Saint Aubin, Augustin de
Painter: Meys, Ferdinand de (After)

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Notes

History note: Rousseau (Paris) sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572] through P&D Colnaghi & Co., May 1934.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Charrington, John

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1790

Note

State II/III

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8599-R
Primary reference Number: 145698
Lugt: 572
Firmin-Didot (Portraits): 2104
Bocher (Saint-Aubin): 36

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 18 November 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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