Portrait of Catherine II. Repeat version of a portrait (after 1768) 

This is a repeat version of a portrait of Catherine II, Empress of Russia, painted by Fyodor Rokotov, one of the most prominent portraitists of the Russian Empire. The original portrait was completed in 1768. The painting is in a traditional oval format, typical of the era. It captures the empress in a regal pose, with her hair styled in a fashionable updo, and a lace-trimmed gown. Rokotov's works are known for their delicate brushwork and realistic depictions of their subjects, making this portrait an intriguing study of Catherine II's appearance and personality.