Gustav Iii Collection

Gustav III, King of Sweden
6266210 Gustav III, King of Sweden; (add.info.: Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Portrait of King Gustav III of Sweden (1746-1792), 1779. Creator: Krafft, Per, the Elder (1724-1793)
Portrait of King Gustav III of Sweden (1746-1792), 1779. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

King Gustav III of Sweden and Catherine II of Russia in Fredrikshamn, 1784. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Jacob Johan Anckarstrom (1762-1792), 1792. Creator: Lotter, Matthaus Albrecht (1741-1810)
Jacob Johan Anckarstrom (1762-1792), 1792. Found in the Collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

King Gustav III of Sweden in consultation with his brothers Charles and Frederick Adolf (engraving)
3647594 King Gustav III of Sweden in consultation with his brothers Charles and Frederick Adolf (engraving) by German School

Siege of the Russian fortress Nyslott in Finland, 1788. Creator: Weinrauch
Siege of the Russian fortress Nyslott in Finland, 1788. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789. Creator: Cumelin, Johan Petter (1764-1820)
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

First Russo-Swedish Battle of Rochensalm on August 24, 1789, c. 1790. Creator: Schoultz
First Russo-Swedish Battle of Rochensalm on August 24, 1789, c. 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

Second Russo-Swedish Battle of Svensksund on 10 July 1790. Creator: Schoultz, Johan Tietrich
Second Russo-Swedish Battle of Svensksund on 10 July 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, c. 1790. Creator: Cumelin, Johan Petter (1764-1820)
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, c. 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The Battle of Fredrikshamn on May 1790, 1791. Creator: Schoultz, Johan Tietrich (1754-1807)
The Battle of Fredrikshamn on May 1790, 1791. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The Assassination of King Gustav III on 16 March 1792, 1792. Artist: Anonymous
The Assassination of King Gustav III on 16 March 1792, 1792. From a private collection

Count Gustav Mauritz Armfelt in Florence, 1793 (oil on canvas)
3087296 Count Gustav Mauritz Armfelt in Florence, 1793 (oil on canvas) by Gauffier, Louis (1761-1801); 50 x 65, 5 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

The Russo-Swedish seabattle of Krasnaya Gorka near Kronstadt on May 1790, 1790. Private Collection

Portrait of King Gustav III of Sweden (1746-1792), 1792. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

King Gustav III of Sweden Attending Christmas Mass in St Peters Basilica in Vatican, 1783, 1780s. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

King Gustav III of Sweden and Ulrika Eleonora von Fersen. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of King Gustav III of Sweden (1746-1792). Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of King Gustav III of Sweden (1746-1792), 1777. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of Crown Prince Gustav III of Sweden, 1756. Private Collection

Portrait of Gustav III of Sweden, 1771. Artist: Pasch, Lorenz II (1733-1805)
Portrait of Gustav III of Sweden, 1771. Found in the collection of Ambras Castle, Innsbruck

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, 1804. Artist: Anonymous
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, 1804. Private Collection

Portrait of Gustav III of Sweden, c. 1790. Artist: Pasch, Lorenz II (1733-1805)
Portrait of Gustav III of Sweden, c. 1790. Private Collection

The Gustavian Family, c. 1785. Artist: Pasch, Ulrika Fredrika (1735-1796)
The Gustavian Family, c. 1785. From a private collection

King Gustav III of Sweden and his Brothers, 1771. Artist: Roslin, Alexander (1718-1793)
King Gustav III of Sweden and his Brothers, 1771. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Coronation of King Gustav III of Sweden, 1782-1793. Artist: Pilo, Carl Gustaf (1711-1793)
The Coronation of King Gustav III of Sweden, 1782-1793. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of King Gustav III of Sweden (1746-1792), 1775. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

King Gustav III of Sweden in the Russo-Swedish War, 1789. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of Gustav III of Sweden, Early 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Gustav III of Sweden, Early 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The Russian Cutter Mercury captures Swedish 40-gun frigate Venus on May 21st, 1789, 1845. Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896). Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St

Lorens Pasch Younger King Gustav III Gustav III
Lorens Pasch the Younger, King Gustav III, Gustav III, 1746-1792, painting, portrait, Gustav III of Sweden, between circa 1773 and circa 1774, oil on canvas, Height, 77 cm (30.3 inches), Width, 62

Male Charles-Nicolas Cochin King Gustav III Gustav III
Male of Charles-Nicolas Cochin, King Gustav III, Gustav III (1746-1792) Apotes, painting, Gustav III of Sweden, oil on canvas, Height, 70.5 cm (27.7 inches), Width, 55 cm (21.6 inches)

King Gustav III Gustav III 1746-92 King Sweden
King Gustav III, Gustav III, 1746-92, King of Sweden, painting, portrait, Gustav III of Sweden, Oil, Height, 135 cm (53.1 inches), Width, 103 cm (40.5, inches)

Alexander Roslin King Gustav III Gustav III 1746-1792
After Alexander Roslin, King Gustav III, Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, painting, Gustav III of Sweden, Oil, Height, 80 cm (31.4 inches), Width, 65 cm (25.5, inches)

Attributed Cornelius Hoeyer King Gustav III Sweden
Attributed to Cornelius Hoeyer, King Gustav III, King Gustav III of Sweden, Gustav III (1746-1792), painting, Gustav III of Sweden, Gouache on ivory, Gilded metal frame, Oval, Height

Pehr HillestrAom King Gustav III Ulrika Eleonora von Fersen
Pehr Hillestrom, King Gustav III and Ulrika Eleonora von Fersen, Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden and Ulrika Eleonora von Fersen, 1749-1810, painting, Gustav III of Sweden, Oil, Height

Attributed Carl Fredrik MAorck King Gustav III
Attributed to Carl Fredrik Morck, King Gustav III, Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, such as Crown Prince, painting, Gustav III of Sweden, Watercolor and gouache on paper

T. Xavery King Gustav III Gustav III 1746-1792
T. Xavery, King Gustav III, Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, painting, portrait, Gustav III of Sweden, 1777, Bisquit medallion, Height, 16 cm (6.2 inches), Width, 16 cm (6.2 inches

Anders Eklund Petter Rungren hoof tailor Gustav III
Anders Eklund, Petter Rungren, hoof tailor at Gustav III, painting, 1762, Oil on canvas, Height, 71.5 cm (28.1 inches), Width, 55.5 cm (21.8 inches), Inscription, Kongl, Hof Tailor at GIII Rungren

Ulrika Pasch King Gustav III Gustav III 1746-1792
Ulrika Pasch, King Gustav III, Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, painting, Gustav III of Sweden, oil on panel, Height, 21 cm (8.2 inches), Width, 15 cm (5.9 inches)

Gustaf Lundberg King Gustav III Sweden Gustav III
Gustaf Lundberg, King Gustav III, King Gustav III of Sweden, Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, painting, Gustav III of Sweden, Pastel, Height, 68 cm (26.7 inches), Width, 51.5 cm (20.2 inches)

Louis Jean Desprez King Gustav III Gustavus III Attending Christmas Mass
Louis Jean Desprez, King Gustav III, Gustavus III Attending Christmas Mass in 1783, in St. Peter s, Rome, Gustaf III proves the Christmas Fair in St

Pehr HillestrAom King Gustav III Gren Sweden &
Pehr Hillestrom, King Gustav III and Gren, King Gustav III of Sweden & a Soldier.Episode from the Russian War 1789, Gustav III and the soldier Branch, Episode from Russian War 1789, painting

Workshop Alexander Roslin King Gustav III Gustav III
Workshop of Alexander Roslin, King Gustav III, Gustav III with the Armlet of Freedom, Gustaf III with the Freedom Band, Oil on canvas, Height, 80 cm (31.4 inches), Width, 65 cm (25.5, inches)

Niclas Lafrensen King Gustav III Sweden Gustav III
Niclas Lafrensen, King Gustav III, King Gustav III of Sweden, Gustav III, painting, portrait, Gustav III of Sweden, 1792, Gouache on paper mounted on cardboard, Height, 40 cm (15.7 inches), Width

Cornelius Hoeyer King Gustav III Catherine II
Cornelius Hoeyer, King Gustav III and Catherine II, King Gustavus III and Catherine II of Russia in Frederikshavn 1783, Gustaf III and Catherine II of Russia in Frederikshavn 1783, painting

Lorens Pasch Younger King Gustav III Sweden Gustav III
Lorens Pasch the Younger, King Gustav III, King Gustav III of Sweden, Gustav III, painting, portrait, Gustav III of Sweden, 1777, Oil on canvas, Height, 155 cm (61 inches), Width

Alexander Roslin Prince Fredrik Adolf Duke Fredrik Adolf
Alexander Roslin, Prince Fredrik Adolf, Duke Fredrik Adolf, Gustav IIIs brother, Fredrik Adolf, 1750-1803, Prince of Sweden, Gustav III, brother, painting, portrait, Prince Frederick Adolf of Sweden

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"Remembering Gustav III: A Tragic Tale of Power and Betrayal" In 1792, tragedy struck the Royal Opera House in Stockholm as King Gustav III of Sweden met his untimely demise. The masked ball, a night filled with merriment and revelry, turned into a scene of horror when an assassin named Jacob Johan Anckarstrom took aim at the beloved monarch. Engraved forever in history, this chilling event serves as a haunting reminder of the fragility of power. Before his assassination, Gustav III was known for seeking counsel from his brothers Charles and Frederick Adolf. Together, they navigated the complexities of ruling Sweden during turbulent times. Their united front provided stability amidst external conflicts such as the Siege of the Russian fortress Nyslott in Finland and naval battles like Oland and Rochensalm. Gustav III's determination to protect Swedish interests led him to engage in fierce confrontations with Russia. The Second Russo-Swedish Battle of Svensksund stands out as a testament to his military prowess. With strategic brilliance captured by artist Johan Tietrich Schoultz, this battle showcased Gustav's unwavering commitment to defending his nation. However, it was not solely on the battlefield where Gustav made an impact; he also left behind cultural legacies. In honor of his memory, a statue sculpted in 1799 immortalizes him for future generations to admire. This monument symbolizes both admiration for his reign and sorrow over its abrupt end. The loss experienced by Sweden after Gustav's assassination reverberated beyond its borders. Count Gustav Mauritz Armfelt found himself caught up in political turmoil while residing in Florence just one year later—a poignant reminder that even those who escaped immediate danger were not immune to its aftermath. As we reflect upon these historical events surrounding King Gustav III's life and death, let us remember him as a complex figure who faced both triumphs and tragedies.