Stanislaus II Augustus of Poland
Appearance
Polski: Stanisław II August Poniatowski (ur. 17 stycznia 1732 w Wołczynie, zm. 12 lutego 1798 w Petersburgu) – ostatni władca Rzeczypospolitej Obojga Narodów w latach 1764–1795.
English: Stanislaus II Augustus Poniatowski (January 17, 1732 - February 12, 1798) was the last king of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1764 to 1795.
Français : Stanislas II Augustus Poniatowski (17 janvier 1732 - 12 février 1798) fut le dernier roi de la République des Deux Nations 1764 à 1795.
Portraits/Portrety
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Stanisław August Poniatowski by Giovanni Battista Lampi, after 1788.
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Stanisław August with an hourglass by Marcello Bacciarelli, 1793.
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Stanisław August Poniatowski by Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, 1797.
Life/Życie
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Election of Stanisław August Poniatowski (detail), Bernardo Bellotto.
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Abduction of King Stanisław August, 1771.
Patronage/Mecenat
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The Polish Rider otherwise known as Lisowczyk, by Rembrandt from King's collection was sold on auction after his death.
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Łazienki Palace in Warsaw by Dominik Merlini, 1772-93. Rear (north) view.
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The Stolen Kiss, by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, 1780s, painting belonged to the King's collection.[1]}}
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Great Assembly Hall at the Royal Castle in Warsaw with the decorations by André le Brun, ca. 1780
Coats of arms/herby
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Coat of Arms of Stanislaus Augustus as King of Poland.
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Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth coat of arms. Ciołek i.e. Stanislaus II August coat of arms is placed in the middle of the shield.
References
[edit]- ↑ {{en|1=Stolen Kiss. hermitagemuseum.org (2003). Retrieved on 2008-02-21.[dead link]