Stanislaus II Augustus of Poland

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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[edit]

  • Stanisław August Poniatowski by Giovanni Battista Lampi, after 1788.
    Stanisław August Poniatowski by Giovanni Battista Lampi, after 1788.
  • Stanisław August with an hourglass by Marcello Bacciarelli, 1793.
    Stanisław August with an hourglass by Marcello Bacciarelli, 1793.
  • Stanisław August Poniatowski by Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, 1797.
    Stanisław August Poniatowski by Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, 1797.

Life/Życie[edit]

  • Election of Stanisław August Poniatowski (detail), Bernardo Bellotto.
    Election of Stanisław August Poniatowski (detail), Bernardo Bellotto.
  • Abduction of King Stanisław August, 1771.
    Abduction of King Stanisław August, 1771.

Patronage/Mecenat[edit]

  • The Polish Rider otherwise known as Lisowczyk, by Rembrandt from King's collection was sold on auction after his death.
    The Polish Rider otherwise known as Lisowczyk, by Rembrandt from King's collection was sold on auction after his death.
  • Łazienki Palace in Warsaw by Dominik Merlini, 1772-93. Rear (north) view.
    Łazienki Palace in Warsaw by Dominik Merlini, 1772-93. Rear (north) view.
  • The Stolen Kiss, by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, 1780s, painting belonged to the King's collection.[1]}}
    The Stolen Kiss, by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, 1780s, painting belonged to the King's collection.[1]}}
  • Great Assembly Hall at the Royal Castle in Warsaw with the decorations by André le Brun, ca. 1780
    Great Assembly Hall at the Royal Castle in Warsaw with the decorations by André le Brun, ca. 1780

Coats of arms/herby[edit]

  • Coat of Arms of Stanislaus Augustus as King of Poland.
    Coat of Arms of Stanislaus Augustus as King of Poland.
  • Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth coat of arms. Ciołek i.e. Stanislaus II August coat of arms is placed in the middle of the shield.
    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]

  1. ↑ {{en|1=Stolen Kiss. hermitagemuseum.org (2003). Retrieved on 2008-02-21.[dead link]
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