Author: Antropov Alexei Petrovich. 1716-1796
Creation date: 1762
Genre: Painting
Peter the Third (1728-1762) - nephew of the Empress Elizabeth, grandson of Peter the Great. Since 1761 - the Russian emperor, in 1762 was ousted from the throne by his wife, later well known as Empress Catherine II. This is a ceremonial portrait of the Emperor with attributes of Imperial Power placed on the throne and scepter in his hands. As requested by distinguished customer, every detail was portrayed with the highest level of accuracy.