Timeline · 1716 Born

Born this day: Georg Cristoph Grooth

Birth · 1716

Georg Christoph Grooth was a German painter known for his portraits of European royalty, particularly in Imperial Russia. His work includes notable pieces such as 'The Empress Elizabeth of Russia on Horseback, Attended by a Page' and 'Portrait of Grand Duchess Catherine Alexeyevna'. Born on January 21, 1716, Grooth's career spanned employment in the Duchy of Württemberg and Imperial Russia.

Grooth's portraits remain significant in the history of European royal art.

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