Artwork

Carl Peter Ulrich. Zar Peter III af Rusland

Carl Peter Ulrich. Zar Peter III af Rusland, by Unknown, 1761
Carl Peter Ulrich. Zar Peter III af Rusland, by Unknown, 1761

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.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known