Catherine the Great by a follower of Giovanni Battista Lampi (auctioned by Bukowskis)

From s55.radikal.ru/i149/1206/12/d59c685ec0d7; spots removed, mainly from robes and background with Photoshop by gogm.

This flattering portrait of Catherine II shows her wearing an attention-getting diamond hair ornament as well as other diamond jewelry.

Keywords:  Lampi, Catherine II, Catherine the Great, Princess, Tsaritsa, Tsarina, Ascania family, Romanov family, Russian, curly coiffure, crown, hair jewelry, scoop neckline, modesty piece, lace, flared sleeves, engageantes, girdlevee waistline, panniers, order sash, order star, choker necklace, girandole earrings, jeweled neckline, jeweled bodice, clasps, robes, regalia


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