Studies for the Royal Chapel, Stockholm. Wall elevations and profiles

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DatesMade: Made c. 1725 - 1753

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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 30,1 x 47,1 cm h x w: Passepartout 50 x 65 cm h x w x d: Ram 55 x 70 x 3,5 cm

Inventory numberNMH CC 822 recto

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

Other titlesTitle (sv): Skisser för Slottskyrkan, Stockholm. Väggelevationer av bl.a. korväggens södra sida och profiler Title (en): Studies for the Royal Chapel, Stockholm. Wall elevations and profiles

DescriptionDescription: During a study trip in 1721–1727 Hårleman was much impressed by the emergence of Rococo in Paris. In Sweden he was to work on the interior of the Royal Palace. Hårleman’s style has been described as playful and fluent and could be said to be a deft adaptation of French Rococo to Swedish soil. He was also one of the founders of the Drawing Academy in 1735, where Swedish artists were taught by French masters such as Guillaume Taraval. In 1741 Hårleman was appointed Court Superintendent.

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