King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Wittstock by Per Emanuel Limnell. A dynamic historical scene depicting King Gustav II Adolf on a white horse amidst a battlefield with cavalry and casualties under a cloudy sky.

King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Wittstock

Per Emanuel Limnell

1810 · Medium Not Listed

A dramatic 19th-century depiction of King Gustav II Adolf leading his troops during the Battle of Wittstock.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1810 by Per Emanuel Limnell, this work captures King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at the Battle of Wittstock. The central figure sits regally atop a white steed, overlooking a chaotic field of cavalry and fallen soldiers, set against a backdrop of distant fortifications and a heavy, atmospheric sky.

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