Stateswoman Collection

English politician. Photographed at her home in Chelsea, England, 1975, shortly before being named leader of
MARGARET THATCHER (1925- ). English politician. Photographed at her home in Chelsea, England, 1975, shortly before being named leader of the Conservative Party

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1763. Artist: Rokotov, Fyodor Stepanovich (1735-1808)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1763. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Education of the Princess. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Education of the Princess. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Catherine II on the Balcony of the Winter Palace, Greeted by the Guards on the Day of the Palace Revolution on June 28, 1762, Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796). Creator: Roslin, Alexander (1718-1793)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796). Found in the Collection of the Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki.

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1782-1783. Creator: Albertrandi, Antoni (1732-1795)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1782-1783. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Flag of the Leib-Guard Preobrazhensky Regiment, 1742. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
Flag of the Leib-Guard Preobrazhensky Regiment, 1742. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Empress Catherine the Great in her Coronation Robe. Artist: Erichsen, Vigilius (1722-1782)
Portrait of Empress Catherine the Great in her Coronation Robe. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Jesters at the Court of Empress Anna Ioannovna, 1872. Artist: Jacobi, Valery Ivanovich (1834-1902)
Jesters at the Court of Empress Anna Ioannovna, 1872. Found in the collection of the State S. Ersya Mordovian Art Museum, Saransk

Flag of the Grenadier Company of the Preobrazhensky Life Guard Regiment, 1744. Artist: Anonymous master
Flag of the Grenadier Company of the Preobrazhensky Life Guard Regiment, 1744. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Empress Elisabeth
FIA5382689 Portrait of Empress Elisabeth by Prenner, Georg Kaspar, von (1720-1766); 205x158, 5 cm; State Tretyakov Gallery

Portrait of the Empress Catherine II
FIA5345188 Portrait of the Empress Catherine II by Levitsky, Dmitri Grigor evich (1735-1822); K. Savitsky Art Museum, Penza

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1613. Creator: Pourbus, Frans
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1613. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Imperial Crown of Empress Anna Ioannovna, 1849-1853
The Imperial Crown of Empress Anna Ioannovna. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Grand Duchess Maria Fyodorovna with children, Nicholas Alexandrovich, George... c. 1875
Grand Duchess Maria Fyodorovna with children, Nicholas Alexandrovich, George Alexandrovich and Xenia Alexandrovna, c. 1875. Private Collection

Equestrian Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) in Guards Uniform on her Horse Brilliant, 1782. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Catherine the Great, naked, flying away from the Earth on the Back of a Man with Bat Wings, Second Half of the 18th cen. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Apotheosis of the Reign of Catherine II, 1767. Creator: Guglielmi, Gregorio (1714-1773)
Apotheosis of the Reign of Catherine II, 1767. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1790s. Creator: Lampi, Johann-Baptist von
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1790s. Private Collection

Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia, driving in a sleigh at St Petersburg in snow, 1889. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1655. Creator: Beaubrun, Charles (1604-1692)
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1655. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The adulthood of Louis XIII. (The Marie de Medici Cycle), 1622-1625. Creator: Rubens
The adulthood of Louis XIII. (The Marie de Medici Cycle), 1622-1625. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Empress Catherine II visiting the scholar Mikhail Lomonosov, 1884. Artist: Fyodorov
Empress Catherine II visiting the scholar Mikhail Lomonosov, 1884. Private Collection

Fireworks on the occasion of the conclusion of peace between Russia and Sweden on July 16, 1744 in Moscow in front of the imperi, 1744. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Fireworks on the Neva in St. Petersburg on New Years Eve, January 1, 1755, 1755. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Allegorical Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642) as Bellona, 1622
Allegorical Portrait of Marie de Me dici (1575-1642) as Bellona, 1622. Found in the Collection of Museum Heylshof, Worms

Empress Anna and her Court, 1907. Private Collection

Portrait of Catherine II in mourning, 1762. Private Collection

Portrait of Empress Elizabeth of Russia (1709-1762), Mid of the 18th cen.. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The edict of Empress Anna Ioannovna (1693-1740), 1733. Found in the collection of Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA)

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1769. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Grand Duchess Maria Fyodorovna with son, Nicholas Alexandrovich, 1872. Found in the collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Tsesarevna Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928), later Empress of Russia, and the Princess of Wales (1844-19)
Tsesarevna Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928), later Empress of Russia, and the Princess of Wales (1844-1925), later Queen Alexandra, c. 1874

Empress Maria Fyodorovna with children, Nicholas Alexandrovich, George Alexandrovich and Xenia Alexandrovna, ca. 1883. Found in the collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Grand Duchess Maria Fyodorovna, Princess Dagmar of Denmark (1847-1928) with Daughter Xenia Alexandrovna, ca 1878. Found in the collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642). Found in the Collection of Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Ice castle built for Empress Anna Ioannovna during the Month of January of the Year 1740. Private Collection

Portrait of Grand Duchess Elisabeth Petrovna (1709-1761). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Russian language lesson of Empress Catherine II, 1894. Artist: Klodt, Mikhail Petrovich, Baron (1835-1914)
Russian language lesson of Empress Catherine II, 1894. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Empress Elisabeth (1709-1762), 1750s. Artist: Prenner, Georg Kaspar, von (1720-1766)
Portrait of Empress Elisabeth (1709-1762), 1750s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Coronation Portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna, Princess Dagmar of Denmark (From the Coronation Alb Artist: Kramskoi)
Coronation Portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna, Princess Dagmar of Denmark (From the Coronation Album), 1883. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Catherine II as Minerva. Cameo, Last quarter of 18th century. Artist: Maria Feodorovna of Russua
Catherine II as Minerva. Cameo, Last quarter of 18th century. Private Collection

Catafalque for the Empress Catherine the Great (1729-1796), 1796. Artist: Brenna, Vincenzo (1745-1820)
Catafalque for the Empress Catherine the Great (1729-1796), 1796. Found in the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Academy, St. Petersburg

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"Stateswoman: A Legacy of Leadership and Empowerment" In 1975, this English politician was captured in a moment of contemplation at her home in Chelsea, England. Little did she know that shortly after this photograph was taken, she would make history by becoming the leader of the Conservative Party. Just like Empress Catherine II, whose portrait by Rokotov showcases her strength and determination, our stateswoman embodied these qualities as she navigated the complex world of politics. The Education of the Princess painting by Rubens reminds us that great leaders are not born but shaped through knowledge and experience. Our stateswoman's journey to leadership was no different - she tirelessly worked to educate herself on various issues and policies. As we gaze upon Catherine II on the Balcony of the Winter Palace, greeted by guards during a time of revolution, we see parallels with our own stateswoman's ability to navigate challenging times with grace and resilience. She faced numerous obstacles throughout her career but always emerged stronger than before. Just like Vigilius Erichsen's portrait capturing Empress Catherine the Great in her coronation robe exudes regality and power; our stateswoman commanded respect wherever she went. Her presence alone demanded attention and admiration from both allies and adversaries alike. Flags have always symbolized unity and loyalty towards a cause or nation. The Flag of the Leib-Guard Preobrazhensky Regiment represents unwavering dedication – a quality shared between our stateswoman and those who served under her leadership. Belva Lockwood may be from another era altogether, but as an American suffragist who fought for women's rights in 1891, she serves as an inspiration for our modern-day stateswoman. Both women defied societal norms to pave the way for future generations' empowerment. Through these glimpses into history - portraits depicting empresses past alongside photographs capturing moments frozen in time - we can see the indomitable spirit of our stateswoman.