Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796), known as Catherine the Great, was the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from 1762 until her death in 1796. Portrait by Peter Falconet, oil on canvas, 1773

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7087 x 8609 px | 60 x 72.9 cm | 23.6 x 28.7 inches | 300dpi

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