Gustav III's soveværelse på Drottningholm

1882

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Gustav III's soveværelse på Drottningholm is a 1882 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a fancy room with heavy carvings on the ceiling and walls. Two men in old-fashioned clothes sit near a table, talking or playing something. One stands nearby, and another person walks through a doorway in the back. The room is packed with gold-framed mirrors, tall vases, and a grand fireplace. The photo looks like it was taken to show how rich people lived back then. The details in the woodwork and furniture suggest this was meant to look like a royal space. If you like this style, check out the movement: Realism.