Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

The image shows a bust portrait of a man facing slightly left with his head turned towards the viewer. He has a high forehead, a long mustache, and a short beard, with long wavy hair styled back. He wears ornate clothing, including a detailed robe and a large lace collar. In one hand, he holds a staff or scepter. The portrait is framed in an oval adorned with floral motifs, a crown, and a banner held by two cherubs with text. The background features fine lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.3 × 11.3 cm (7 5/8 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.397

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65217120

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