Notable Work
Portrait of Catherine II (1729-96), empress of Russia
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2027614 · wikidata
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Vigilius Eriksen
1722-09-02 – 1782-05-25
Life & Legacy
Vigilius Eriksen (2 September 1722 in Copenhagen – 25 May 1782 in Rungstedgård) was a Danish painter. He was the royal portraitist to Christian VI of Denmark.
Occupation & Career
painter, farmer, pastellist, artist
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Portrait of Catherine II (1729-96), empress of Russia; The Dowager Queen Juliane Marie of Denmark; Catherine II, Empress of Russia (1729-1796)
Legacy Highlights
Notable Work
Catherine II, Empress of Russia (1729-1796) · Portrait of Catherine II (1729-96), empress of Russia · The Dowager Queen Juliane Marie of Denmark
Verified Legacy Record
Notable Work
The Dowager Queen Juliane Marie of Denmark
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2027614 · wikidata
Notable Work
Catherine II, Empress of Russia (1729-1796)
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2027614 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2027614 — wikidata View source
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