PORTRAIT OF NICHOLAS I
Creator(s): Unknown (Miniaturist) , Franz Krüger (After)
On view in: Entry Hall
About this object
Oval miniature shows emperor Nicholas I half-length with his head turned to the left. He is dressed in his regimental uniform and wears the blue sash of the Order of St. Andrew and on his breast two stars and two badges of orders. Frame has many decorative patterns in relief and the Imperial crown at top.
- Object name:
- PORTRAIT OF NICHOLAS I
- Made from:
- Watercolor -- gilt metal
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- after 1835
- Size:
- 19.7 x 15.2 cm (7 3/4 x 6 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 53.25
- Class:
- MINIATURE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973