Gustavus III, King of Sweden (b. 1746, r. 1771–92) and Louise Ulrika, his mother (1720–1782), as founders of the Swedish Academy

Medalist: Carl Gustaf Fehrman

1786

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Title: Gustavus III, King of Sweden (b. 1746, r. 1771–92) and Louise Ulrika, his mother (1720–1782), as founders of the Swedish Academy
Artist: Medalist: Carl Gustaf Fehrman (1746–1798)
Date: 1786
Culture: Swedish
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diameter: 41 mm
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Gift of the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History & Antiques, 1966
Object Number: 65.241
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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