Turck, a Hound Belonging to King Karl XI

Artist/Maker

DatesMade: 1686

Material / Technique

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 174 x 168,5 cm h x w x d: Ram 186,5 x 178,5 cm

Inventory numberNMDrh 328

AcqusitionTransferred 1866 Drottningholm Palace

Other titlesTitle (sv): Turck, Karl XI:s hund Title (en): Turck, a Hound Belonging to King Karl XI

DescriptionDescription: This painting of Turck, one of Karl XI’s dogs, dates from 1686, the year after the king had received a polar bear as a gift from the Russian tsar. Turck was to be a return gift from Karl XI but, before the dog was sent to Moscow, the king wanted Ehrenstrahl to immortalise him. This was the result.

Collection

MaterialDuk, Oil paint

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