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Allegory of Crown Princess Josefina's arrival in Sweden, 1823. Creator: Fredric Westin
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Allegory of Crown Princess Josefina's arrival in Sweden, 1823. Creator: Fredric Westin
Allegory of Crown Princess Josefina's arrival in Sweden, 1823
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1820s Allegorical Allegorical Figures Angels Aquatic Bird Beauharnais Josephine De Bologna Princess Of Crown Princess Duchess Of Galliera Fredric Westin Galliera Duchess Of Josefina Queen Joséphine De Beauharnais Josephine Of Leuchtenberg Leuchtenberg Josephine Of Princess Princess Of Bologna Queen Josefina Shepherdess Swan Swans Symbol Symbols Transporting Water Bird Waterbird Westin Fredric
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Fredric Westin's Allegory of Crown Princess Josefina's Arrival in Sweden, painted in the 1820s, captures the grandeur and excitement of the arrival of the new Crown Princess of Sweden, Josefina of Leuchtenberg, in 1823. The allegorical painting depicts various figures and symbols representing the bounty of the Swedish countryside and the welcoming of the new royalty. At the center of the painting, Crown Princess Josefina, dressed in elegant 19th century clothing, is depicted on horseback, accompanied by her husband, King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, who is shown in traditional Swedish attire. The princess is greeted by an angel, symbolizing her divine protection and blessing, while a shepherdess and her flock of sheep represent the fertility and prosperity of the Swedish countryside. The painting also features various allegorical figures, including a man representing agriculture, dressed in peasant clothing and holding a scythe, and a man representing industry, dressed in a suit and holding a compass. The presence of an aquatic bird and other birds in the sky symbolizes the connection between the natural world and the divine. The painting is a testament to the artistic skill of Fredric Westin, who expertly captures the essence of the moment in oil on canvas. The exterior scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush greenery, and the attention to detail in the clothing and apparel of the figures is remarkable. The painting is now a cherished part of the collection at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, and is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the country.
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