Swedes Collection

Alexander Nevsky (1219-1263) Russian prince, gained victory against the Swedes on river Neva. Venerated as a saint by Russians. Central panel of triptych by Pavel Korin (1892-1967)

Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway
FLO4722233 Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Peasants of Darlana or Dalecarlia county, Sweden. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century)
FLO4722252 Peasants of Darlana or Dalecarlia county, Sweden. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

BATTLE OF LUTZEN 1632
BATTLE OF LUTZEN The Swedes defeat Wallenstein's imperial army, despite the death of their leader Gustavus Adolphus. Date: 16 November 1632

The Battle of Poltava in 1709, 1717 (oil on canvas)
BAL87540 The Battle of Poltava in 1709, 1717 (oil on canvas) by Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766); 90x112 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Peter I)

Swedish man and woman, from a late 19th century photograph (litho)
473315 Swedish man and woman, from a late 19th century photograph (litho) by Swedish Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The different peoples of Europe, c. 1810 (colour litho)
CHT218586 The different peoples of Europe, c.1810 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Panorama of Philadelphia, east-southeast view, January 1870 (albumen print)
694050 Panorama of Philadelphia, east-southeast view, January 1870 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Peasants of Darlana or Dalecarlia county, Sweden. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Paysans Dalecarliens Revenant De La Moisson, Suede (colour photo)
2817494 Paysans Dalecarliens Revenant De La Moisson, Suede (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paysans Dalecarliens Revenant De La Moisson, Suede)

A very strange fight (colour litho)
2778428 A very strange fight (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A very strange fight)

La Coupe Des Foins En Dalecarlie, Suede (colour photo)
2817493 La Coupe Des Foins En Dalecarlie, Suede (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Coupe Des Foins En Dalecarlie, Suede)

Naval Engagement between the Swedes and the Russians, at Hango Head, 1714 (engraving)
1608483 Naval Engagement between the Swedes and the Russians, at Hango Head, 1714 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Swedes at Prayer before the Battle of Lutzen (engraving)
727813 Swedes at Prayer before the Battle of Lutzen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swedes at Prayer before the Battle of Lutzen)

The spring flood of immigration at the port of New York (b / w photo)
6002601 The spring flood of immigration at the port of New York (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bas-Reliefs lent by the Queen to the Paris Exhibition (b / w photo)
1599694 Bas-Reliefs lent by the Queen to the Paris Exhibition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exterieur D Une Maison En Dalecarlie, Suede (colour photo)
2817492 Exterieur D Une Maison En Dalecarlie, Suede (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterieur D Une Maison En Dalecarlie, Suede)

The ice that crushes (Colour Litho)
2783977 The ice that crushes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ice that crushes)

Panorama of Philadelphia, east-southwest view, 1870 (b / w photo)
694052 Panorama of Philadelphia, east-southwest view, 1870 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Panorama of Philadelphia, east-southeast view, 1870 (albumen print)
694051 Panorama of Philadelphia, east-southeast view, 1870 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Schlusselburg Fortress, on Lake Ladoga (litho)
725083 Schlusselburg Fortress, on Lake Ladoga (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schlusselburg Fortress, on Lake Ladoga)

Sketches at the Birmingham Fat Cattle Show (engraving)
1622183 Sketches at the Birmingham Fat Cattle Show (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Birmingham Fat Cattle Show)

The Czarevitch at the annual celebration by the Preobrashensky Regiment of their victory over the Swedes (litho)
1064533 The Czarevitch at the annual celebration by the Preobrashensky Regiment of their victory over the Swedes (litho) by English School

King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden (1594-1632) at Stuhm, 1854. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Cavalry attacking Infantry, 1656-1668. Artist: Wouwerman, Philips (1619-1668)
Cavalry attacking Infantry, 1656-1668. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Heinrich Graf Zu Dohna
HEINRICH graf zu DOHNA und Wartenberg, Imperial military commander in the Thirty Years War, depicted at the Rhine where his men are crossing the river to attack the Swedes. Date: circa 1630

PILO, Carl Gustav (1711-1793). The Coronation of King Gustav III of Sweden. Oil. SWEDEN. Stockholm. The Nacional Museum of Fine Arts

Charles XIV John, Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte (1763-1844). King of Sweden and Norway and Marshal of France by Napoleon I. Oil on canvas. SWEDEN. Stockholm. The Nacional Museum of Fine Arts

SWEDEN. Tanum. Litsleby Rock. The god of spear and boats. Bronze Age. Cave; Petroglyph

Siege of Copenhagen 1657
The Swedes under Wrangel storm Frederiksodde (Denmark). Date: 3 November 1657

Atlas by Fern㯠Vaz Dourado, 1571. Chart 1: Northern
Atlas by Fern㯠 Vaz Dourado, 1571. Chart 1: Northern Europe. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting. PORTUGAL. Lisbon. National Archive of the Tower of the Tombo

Nobel, Alfred Berhard (1833-1896). Swedish chemist. Inventor of dynamite

Sweden. Birka. Viking settlement
SWEDEN. BJ֒ K֮ Viking settlement of Birka (9th-10th c.)

BOBERG, Ferdinand. S�District
BOBERG, Ferdinand (1860-1946). S� District. 1927. Watercolour. SWEDEN. Stockholm. The Nacional Museum of Fine Arts

Siege of Weismar
The Danes besiege Weismar, held by the Swedes. Date: 1716

Swedes at Warsaw
After two days of fighting, the Swedish cavalry gain the upper hand at the battle of Warsaw. Date: 28-30 July 1656

George Scott
GEORGE SCOTT - Wesleyan methodist missionary to Sweden, where he instigated popular revival, but his derogatory comments on the Swedes led to his expulsion. Date: 1804 - 1874

The monastery of Jasna Gora, Czestochowa, under siege by Swedish forces in 1655
XJF129878 The monastery of Jasna Gora, Czestochowa, under siege by Swedish forces in 1655 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bodenehr, Gabriel (1673-1766); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Our Swedish royal visitors. Prince Gustav ( on left ) Princess Ingrid and Prince Sigvard photographed outside the Carlton Hotel on Wednesday. 20 August 1924

Swede (Brassica napobrassica) roots in farm shop, Cheshire, England, February

Selection of root vegetables, close up

SWEDEN. Tanum. Litsleby rock. Feet. Bronze Age. Cave; Petroglyph

SWEDEN. Tanum. Aspeberget Rock. Warriors. Bronze Age. Cave; Petroglyph

Domestic Sheep, Lleyn ewe, feeding, strip grazing Swede (Brassica napobrassica) crop, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, february

Domestic Sheep, Lleyn ewes, feeding, strip grazing Swede (Brassica napobrassica) crop, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, february

Swede (Brassica napobrassica) crop, grown for sheep feed, damaged by feeding deer, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, february

Philadelphia Old Swedes Church. Poster promoting tourism, showing the Old Swedes Church in Philadelphia, Pa. Date between 1936 and 1941

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"Unveiling the Rich History and Heritage of the Swedes" From ancient battles to cultural traditions, They have left an indelible mark on history. In 1219, Alexander Nevsky, a Russian prince, achieved a resounding victory against the Swedes on the mighty river Neva. Centuries later, in 1632, the Battle of Lutzen showcased their fierce spirit and determination. One notable figure in Swedish history is Carl Gustav Pilö (1711-1793), whose coronation brought grandeur and splendor to his reign. Another significant individual was Charles XIV John or Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte (1763-1844), who ascended to become King of Sweden after distinguishing himself as a military leader. The Battle of Poltava in 1709 stands as a testament to Swedish bravery and resilience. This historic event has been immortalized through captivating oil paintings like that from 1717 which captures its essence vividly. Legends also surround this remarkable nation; one such tale depicts Sigurd Hring, the legendary Swedish King burning Harald Wartooth's body after their epic clash at the Battle of Bravellir - an engraving that echoes with heroic valor. Moving forward in time, we catch glimpses into everyday life through late 19th-century photographs depicting Swedish men and women. These lithographs provide us with insights into fashion trends and societal norms during this era. Exploring Europe's diverse peoples around 1810 reveals how they were part of this rich tapestry. Their unique culture blended harmoniously within this mosaic continent-wide. Venturing across oceans brings us to Philadelphia in January 1870 where panoramic views captured by albumen prints showcase bustling streets filled with immigrants including proud Swedes seeking new opportunities far from home. Returning back to Sweden itself unveils rural life as peasants from Darlana or Dalecarlia county are portrayed.