King Gustav Iv Adolf Collection

King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden Sacrifices to Hygieia for his Father's Health, 1792. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden Sacrifices to Hygieia for his Father's Health, 1792

Gustav IV Adolf as a child. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Gustav IV Adolf as a child

Gustav IV Adolf, before 1830. Creator: Johann Baptist Lampi I
Gustav IV Adolf, before 1830

Gustav IV Adolf. Creator: Johan Erik Bolinder
Gustav IV Adolf

Gustav IV Adolf (1778-1837), 1802. Creator: Gerhard von Kügelgen
Gustav IV Adolf (1778-1837), 1802

Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, in exile, 19th century. Creator: Gustav Nehrlich
Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, in exile, 19th century

Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, on his deathbed, mid-19th century. Creator: Gustav Nehrlich
Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, on his deathbed, mid-19th century

Gustaf IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1779. Creator: Gustaf Lundberg
Gustaf IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1779

Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1784. Creator: Carl Fredrik von Breda
Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1784

Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, c18th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, c18th century

Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1787. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1787

Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden and Fredrika Dorotea Vilhelmina... c.1797-c.1800. Creator: Jonas Forsslund
Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden and Fredrika Dorotea Vilhelmina, 1781-1826, Princess of Baden, Queen of Sweden, between c.1797 and c.1800

Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1785. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1785

Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1793. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1793

Lorens Pasch Younger King Gustav IV Adolf Gustav IV Adolf
Lorens Pasch the Younger, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf as child, painting, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, oil on canvas, Height, 184 cm (72.4 inches), Width, 97 cm (38.1 inches)

Gustav II Nehrlich King Gustav IV Adolf Gustav IV Adolf
Gustav, II Nehrlich, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, in exile, painting, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, 19th century, gouache on ivory, Height, 8.5 cm (3.3 inches), Width, 8

Johann Baptist Lampi Elder King Gustav IV Adolf
Johann Baptist of Lampi the Elder, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf, painting, portrait, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, before 1830, oil on canvas, Height, 19.4 cm (7.6 inches), Width, 14.2 cm (5.5)

Jonas Forsslund King Gustav IV Adolf Queen Fredrika Dorotea Wilhelmina
Jonas Forsslund, King Gustav IV Adolf and Queen Fredrika Dorotea Wilhelmina, Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden and Fredrika Dorotea Vilhelmina, 1781-1826, Princess of Baden, Queen of Sweden

Johan Erik Bolinder King Gustav IV Adolf Gustav IV Adolf
Johan Erik Bolinder, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, painting, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, oil on panel, Height, 19.4 cm (7.6 inches), Width, 14.2, cm (5.5 inches)

Gustaf Lundberg King Gustav IV Adolf Gustav IV Adolf
After Gustaf Lundberg, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, painting, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, oil on canvas, Height, 51 cm (20 inches), Width, 43 cm (16.9 inches)

Gustaf Lundberg King Gustav IV Adolf Gustaf IV Adolf
Gustaf Lundberg, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustaf IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, painting, portrait, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, 1779, Height, 49 cm (19.2 inches), Width, 41 cm (16.1 inches)

Attributed Krafft Elder King Gustav IV Adolf
Attributed to Per Krafft the Elder, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf, 1778 - 1837, King of Sweden, painting, portrait, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, 1793, oil on canvas, Height

Carl Frederik von Breda King Gustav IV Adolf
Carl Frederik von Breda, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, painting, portrait, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, 1784, oil on canvas, Height, 265 cm (104.3 inches), Width

Cornelius Hoeyer King Gustav III King Gustav IV Adolf
Cornelius Hoeyer, King Gustav III and King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav III (1746-1792) King of Sweden, Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, painting, portrait, Gustav III of Sweden, 1783, Gouache

Johan Tobias Sergel King Gustav IV Adolf Gustav IV Adolf
After Johan Tobias Sergel, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, painting, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, Grisaille on glass, New frame, Elias Martin list, Height

Krafft Elder King Gustav IV Adolf Gustav IV Adolf
Per Krafft the Elder, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, painting, portrait, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, 1785, oil on canvas, Height, 106 cm (41.7 inches), Width

Ulrika Pasch King Gustav I King Gustav IV Adolf
Ulrika Pasch, King Gustav I and King Gustav IV Adolf, Regentlangd Gustav I - Gustav IV Adolf, painting, portrait, Gustav I of Sweden, mid 1780s, oil on canvas, Height, 143 cm (56.2 inches), Width

Gerhard von KAOEgelgen King Gustav IV Adolf Gustav IV Adolf
Gerhard von Kugelgen, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf (1778-1837), King of Sweden, g.m, Fredrika Dorotea Vilhelmina, Princess of Baden Swedish, 1802, Watercolor and gouache on ivory, Height

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"King Gustav IV Adolf: A Controversial Monarch and His Artistic Legacy" Lorens Pasch Younger, Johann Baptist Lampi Elder, Jonas Forsslund, Johan Erik Bolinder, Gustaf Lundberg - these are just a few of the talented artists who captured the likeness of King Gustav IV Adolf. Known for his tumultuous reign and artistic patronage, Gustav IV Adolf left an indelible mark on Swedish history. Born into royalty as the son of King Gustav III and Queen Fredrika Dorotea Wilhelmina, young Gustav was thrust onto the throne at a tender age after his father's assassination. Despite his promising start, he struggled to live up to expectations. Critics argue that his stubbornness and inability to navigate political complexities led to Sweden's decline during his reign. However, it is through art that we glimpse another side of this enigmatic ruler. Artists such as Carl Frederik von Breda and Cornelius Hoeyer immortalized him in grand portraits that showcased both regal splendor and introspective vulnerability. These paintings reveal a man torn between duty and personal desires. Johan Tobias Sergel's sculptures capture the essence with remarkable detail. From stoic busts to equestrian statues frozen in time, Sergel's masterpieces evoke admiration for their subject while hinting at underlying turmoil within. Attributed Krafft Elder's works depict a more idealized version of the king - strong-willed yet benevolent. Through delicate brushstrokes or bold strokes of color, Krafft brings forth an image that resonates with national pride. Despite controversies surrounding his rule and eventual deposition by coup d'état in 1809, King Gustav IV Adolf remains an intriguing figure in Swedish history. His legacy lives on not only through political debates but also within galleries where artists continue to explore themes inspired by this complex monarch.