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- Growing Interest in The Ancient World
- Gustav III's "Le Grand Tour"
- The Pope and The Gallery of Muses
- The Collections Are Opened to The Public
- The Opening of The Royal Museum
- The Collection Grows
- Re-Establishment and Reopening
From this point in time a reaction grew against the dominating style of the era – rococo. This was not only due to the excess of rococo, inspired by shells and scroll-like forms, but also because of its shallowness and affectation. Rococo gave way to Neoclassicism, described as being of high moral stature, noble austerity and harmonic beauty. The c...
Sculptures and fragments of architecture were highly sought after in the world of art dealers. The market was dominated by the Holy See and well-to-do customers outside Italy, primarily royal houses and nobility. Purchases were made in conjunction with the almost obligatory educational journeys that were made, "le grand tour". The Swedish King Gust...
The visit to the papal Gallery of Muses served as guidance for Gustav III's acquisitions of ancient statues and their later exhibition after his death in 1792. Gustav commissioned artist Bénigne Gagneraux to depict the meeting with the Pope. Not all the muses were originally created as muses, but were complemented and provided with the suitable att...
The collection was intended for Gustav III's planned palace in Haga. However, when the collection of a few hundred objects – not only sculptures but also vases – was shipped to Stockholm, it was first installed in the state rooms at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Sweden, having previously been devoid of classical sculptures, had now suddenly been e...
The northeast palace wing was designated as the location for the new museum – exactly the same spot where the collection is displayed today. Nicodemus Tessin the Younger would most likely have preferred the Orangery at Ulriksdal instead. However, the location at the Royal Palace of Stockholm meant that the architect Carl Fredrik Sundvall did not ne...
However, a more significant change took place around 1840 when the smaller inner gallery was used for exhibiting oil paintings. In conjunction with this the interiors were revamped. Cupboards and shelves disappeared and the room was given a new colour replacing that from the 1700s. Later, as the collection of art grew, it became clear that the muse...
After 1906, the museum was used for various purposes. In the 1950s, however, it was realised that responsibility must be taken for the former Royal Museum and that it was indefensible to allow these architecturally classical rooms to remain closed to the public. The initiative to return Gustav III's collection of antiquities to their original home ...
Mar 26, 2021 · The chandeliers in Gustav III's Pavilion also showcase a new style of design. On our YouTube channel, museum educator Ulrica Häller describes the pavilion's interiors and King Gustav III's sense of style and fashion – see the link in the fact box. Photo: Jens Lindhe
Gustav III's collection of sculptures are shown in the Palace's stone galleries, open during the summer months. Discover the museum in a virtual tour! King Gustav III, who had a keen interest in art and antiquities, purchased several of the museum's sculptures during a journey to Italy at the end of the 1700s.
May 2, 2023 · From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Gustav III of Sweden (1746-1792) For his wife's portraits, see: Portrait paintings of Sophia Magdalena of Denmark. Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. Gustav III of Sweden in Coronation Robes (Alexander Roslin - Nationalmuseum, NMGrh 660) (12 F)
