Foto: Cecilia Heisser / Nationalmuseum, Public Domain
Foto: Anna Danielsson / Nationalmuseum, Public Domain
Foto: Cecilia Heisser / Nationalmuseum, Public Domain
Foto: Cecilia Heisser / Nationalmuseum, Public Domain
Foto: Anna Danielsson / Nationalmuseum, Public Domain
Not on display

Decoration of the North Wall of the Library at Drottningholm Palace

Fredrik Adolf Ulric Cronstedt (1744 - 1829), Uncertain attribution to

Artist/Maker

DatesMade: Made 1760s

Material / Technique

Pen and ink, grey, yellow and green wash

Dimensionsh x w: 35 x 50,7 cm h x w x d: Ram 47 x 60 x 3,5 cm h x w: Passepartout 42 x 55 cm

Inventory numberNMH CC 3288

AcqusitionDonated 1941 by Eric Langenskiöld. Formerly in the Cronstedt collection, Fullerö

Other titlesTitle (sv): Dekor av norra väggen i biblioteket på Drottningholms slott. Kopia efter Rehn Title (en): Decoration of the North Wall of the Library at Drottningholm Palace

DescriptionDescription: Queen Louisa Ulrika cultivated her scientific interest by collecting books, coins, medals, art and specimens. A new royal library and museum room were built for her at Drottningholm Palace. Hårleman’s original proposal was modified by Jean Eric Rehn and the design was given the form that still remains, with Corinthian pilasters in white, contrasting frames and decorative gold cartouches.

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Geographical origin

Geographical connection: Drottningholm (Sweden, Stockholm County)

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