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Seated Nude (n/d) by Allan Douglas Davidson (English, 1873 – 1932), signed 'Allan Davidson' (upper right), oil on board, 10 ¼ x 8 ¾ in. (26 x 22.2 cm.), Private Collection

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Carl XVI Gustaf with family by John-Erik Franzén (oil on canvas, 220 cm x 256 cm, dated 1984-85)

In the mid-1980s, the artist John-Erik Franzén was commissioned to portray the Royal Family for the portrait collection at Gripsholm Castle. The National Museum suggested Franzén after Gripsholm Castle commissioned the portrait. The Royal Family had seen Franzén's depiction of his son from 1981 and agreed to the National Museum's proposal.

The huge portrait was shown in the autumn of 1985 and caused a great stir. Criticism of the painting came from several quarters. Journalist and art critic Mats Arvidsson calls the painting one of the strangest he has seen in his entire life and says it is "full of painting technical errors".

Arvidsson exemplifies how the then seven-year-old Crown Princess Victoria is portrayed: "Little Victoria looks like she has been run over and stuck together wrongly in some emergency department."

John-Eric Franzén disagrees. He thinks the Victoria part of the large portrait was among the more successful parts: "I think she is the best part in the whole painting. It's funny when you get good characters - then people complain."

Though, Franzén says the Royal Family wanted him to repaint the part of the portrait that showed Victoria: "The Queen did not like that [Victoria] was so cocky. She wanted me to change it, but I didn't. Then you destroy the whole painting."

Photo: Nationalmuseum

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International Tiara Day Event 2026

DAY ONE - 20 May 2026: All-time favourite tiara: Empress Josephine’s Cameo Tiara

“The magnificent, unusual tiara, which is made of gold and set with pearls and intricate cameos, is believed to have been a gift from Napoleon to Josephine in 1809. The cameos were carved by some of Napoleon's favorite artisans, and they depict scenes from Greco-Roman mythology.”

“The tiara was passed down through Empress Josephine's descendants, arriving in Stockholm with her granddaughter, Queen Josefina. It's been owned by members of the Swedish royal family ever since, and it's now the personal property of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.”

- The Court Jeweler

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Princess Estelle of Sweden attends the Te Deum service held on the ocassion of her grandfather King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th birthday. | April 30, 2026

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 1.01 / Game of Thrones 1.01 / 7.02

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domina 1.01 (fall) + scenery

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domina 1.02 (rise) + scenery

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Ferrara, Italy🇮🇹

Ferrara is a historic city in northern Italy, located near the Po River. It is famous for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture and cultural heritage.

Ferrara became powerful during the Middle Ages under the rule of the Este family, who transformed the city into an important political and artistic center. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was one of the first planned Renaissance cities in Europe.

The city is known for Este Castle (Castello Estense), a large moated fortress in the center, as well as its palaces, churches, and wide streets designed for urban planning.

Today, Ferrara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, admired for its history, bicycles, cuisine, and relaxed atmosphere.