Oscar II (1829–1907), King of Sweden and Norway, 1897

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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 189 x 124 cm

Inventory numberNMGrh 2075

AcqusitionGift of H M K Gustav V 1939

Other titlesTitle (sv): Oskar II (1829–1907), kung av Sverige och Norge, 1897 Title (en): Oscar II (1829–1907), King of Sweden and Norway, 1897 Previous: Oskar II (Oskar Fredrik), 1829-1907, kung av Sverige 1872 och av Norge 1872-1905

DescriptionDescription: The versatile Oscar Björck painted this magnificent portrait of Oscar II in coronation robes to mark the king’s silver jubilee in 1897. It was probably the artist’s friend, Prince Eugen, who had suggested that Björck should paint his grand image of the ageing king, as an initial draft of it is to be found in the prince’s collections. There, the palette is still dark and restrained, but in the final version the colours have become both vibrant and warm.

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MaterialOil paint

TechniquePainting

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