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State Ball at Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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State Ball at Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
State Ball at Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Following the coronation the King of Sweden as King of Norway, ...a ball was given by their Majesties in the state apartments of the Palace...[which was] filled to overflowing with the elite of the society which had assembled to do honour to their Sovereign...The brilliant assemblage of uniforms, added to the galaxy of beauty, formed a coup d'oeil rarely surpassed...dancing was carried on with great spirit in the "Grand Salle des Fetes"...The tall personage, with his hat in his hand and in his ordinary dress, is the deputy from Dalecarlia, each province of the empire being represented in this manner by a deputy...Behind the Dalecarlian are the Norwegian and one or two other deputies. To the left of the picture will be seen...a man in a very peculiar dress with a high plume of feathers in his hat, whose duty was to be in constant attendance on the Royal party with refreshments. The Queen and Princesses were seated, attended by their Ladies in Waiting, on a slightly-raised dais which skirted the side of the room. The King was dressed in hussar uniform, and Prince Oscar in naval uniform. Dancing continued till about one o'clock in the morning'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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State Ball at Stockholm, 1860: A Regal Gathering of Nobility and Uniformed Grandeur" This evocative image captures the grandeur and opulence of the State Ball held in Stockholm Palace following the coronation of King Charles XV of Sweden as King of Norway. Our special artist skillfully sketched this scene for the Illustrated London News in 1860, providing a rare glimpse into the splendor of the event. The room is filled to capacity with the elite of Swedish and Norwegian society, all eager to pay their respects to their new monarch. The brilliant assemblage of uniforms, combined with the galaxy of beauty, creates a breathtaking tableau that few could rival. In the foreground, a tall figure, hat in hand and dressed in ordinary attire, represents the deputy from Dalecarlia. Each province of the empire was represented in this manner. Behind him, the Norwegian and a few other deputies can be seen. To the left of the picture, a man in an unusual dress with a high plume of feathers adorning his hat stands in attendance, ready to offer refreshments to the Royal party. The Queen and Princesses are seated on a slightly raised dais, surrounded by their Ladies in Waiting. The King, dressed in hussar uniform, and Prince Oscar, in naval uniform, preside over the festivities. The "Grand Salle des Fetes" resonates with the sound of lively music and the spirit of dancing, which continued well into the early hours of the morning. This enchanting sketch offers a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of Sweden and Norway, providing a captivating window into the past.
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