King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Stuhm
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DatesSigned: Sign. 1854
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 63 x 75 cm h x w x d: Ram 83,5 x 96 x 7,5 cm
Inventory numberNM 1241
AcqusitionBequest 1872 Karl XV
Other titlesTitle (sv): Gustav II Adolf vid Stuhm. Motstycke till NM 1242 Title (en): King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Stuhm
DescriptionDescription: This painting by Carl Wahlbom (together with the painting next to it – Gustavus Adolphus is found dead after the Battle of Lützen) was commissioned by Josefina, queen of Sweden and Norway. The scene is taken from a battle at Sztum (Trzciana in present-day Poland) during the second Polish war of 1829. The Swedish troops were defeated and the painting is an example of how 19th century artists often chose a heroic but tragic perspective in portraying historical characters.
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