Artwork
Carl Peter Ulrich. Zar Peter III af Rusland

Carl Peter Ulrich. Zar Peter III af Rusland is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1761 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This black-and-white photograph reproduces a portrait of Carl Peter Ulrich, created in 1761.
About this work
The man depicted was a Russian ruler, but the photo itself isn’t a painting—it’s a photograph of a painting.
This black-and-white photo shows a man in a fancy military uniform. His jacket is covered in gold embroidery, and he wears a sash across his chest. One hand rests on a rolled-up paper, while the other holds a small object. The background looks like a blurry landscape with a building and trees.
The photo was taken in 1761 and is titled *Carl Peter Ulrich*. The man depicted was a Russian ruler, but the photo itself isn’t a painting—it’s a photograph of a painting.
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Overview
This black-and-white photograph reproduces a portrait of Carl Peter Ulrich, created in 1761. The original painting is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Carl Peter Ulrich, who ruled as Tsar Peter III of Russia. He is shown in an elaborate military uniform, symbolizing his status and authority.
Technique & Style
The photograph captures the intricate details of the original painting, including the subject's gold-embroidered jacket and sash. The background, a blurred landscape with a building and trees, adds depth to the composition.
History & Provenance
The original portrait was painted in 1761. The photograph, taken later, is a reproduction of this earlier work, now preserved at the Museum of Ethnography.
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