Gustav III, King of Sweden by Lorens Pasch the Younger. A three-quarter length portrait of King Gustav III of Sweden wearing a red velvet coat, gold sash, and the Order of the Seraphim blue ribbon.

Gustav III, King of Sweden

Lorens Pasch the Younger

1780 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This stately 18th-century portrait captures the regal presence of King Gustav III of Sweden in magnificent ceremonial dress.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted around 1780 by Lorens Pasch the Younger, this formal portrait depicts Gustav III, King of Sweden, in a rich display of royal authority. The work masterfully highlights the textures of his embroidered red velvet coat, the luminous gold sash, and the Order of the Seraphim blue ribbon, all set against a dignified, dark interior that emphasizes his status.

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