Catherine II of Russia 1766 - 1776

This tapestry, "Catherine II of Russia", was created by Philippe de Lasalle between 1766 and 1776. It is a portrait of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, in profile. She is surrounded by a wreath of flowers and a bow. The tapestry is a fine example of 18th-century French textile art. It depicts a portrait of Catherine the Great in a classical style, which was popular during this period. The tapestry is now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.