King Gustav III of Sweden in "National Uniform"

Artist/Maker

DatesMade: Made 1784

Material / Technique

Dimensionsh: Mått 83 cm

Inventory numberNMSk 921

AcqusitionGift 1902 anonymous donor

Other titlesTitle (sv): Gustav III, kung av Sverige, i svenska dräkten Title (en): King Gustav III of Sweden in "National Uniform"

DescriptionDescription: This portrait of Gustav III was made shortly after the king had returned from his Italian journey in 1784. Sergel has captured a monarch who has aged and grown rather fat. Councillor Fredrik Axel von Fersen noted on his first meeting with the king: “After his return I found His Majesty with a healthy air, and plumper than ever.”

Exhibited

Depicted Person

Collection

MaterialCarrara marble (Stone, Marble)

TechniqueCut