Catherine II by Dmitri Levitsky (Russian Museum, St. Petersburg)

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Catherine II almost beat Madonna Ciccone to the brass brassiere idea in this Levitsky portrait by wearing a metal cumberbund. Close, but no cones.

Catherine II by Dmitri Levitsky (location unknown to gogm)
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Keywords:  Levitsky, Catherine II, Princess, Tsaritsa, Ascania family, Romanov family, Russian, straight coiffure, tiara, headdress, scoop neckline, long full sleeves, belt, close skirt, over-skirt, order sash, robes

Aug 8, 2010 2:19 PM
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