Gustavus Collection

Prince Frederick of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden
The wedding of Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden, which took place in Stockholm on 24th May 1935

Frederick Burnaby / V Fair
FREDERICK GUSTAVUS BURNABY English soldier and traveller

English Aristocrat
An 18th century English aristocrat - Gustavus, viscount Boyne

Riddarholm Place, Stockholm, Sweden, showing Senate House and Statue of Gustavus Vasa. 1819

CJ8 1270 Tarr inlet
Sailing out of Galcier bay down the misty Tarr inlet, Glacier bay, Gustavus, Alaska, USA, August 2019

CJ8 1180 Cruise ship sailing out of Galcier bay
A Cruise ship sailing out of Galcier bay, Glacier bay, Gustavus, Alaska, USA, August 2019

BATTLE OF LUTZEN 1632
BATTLE OF LUTZEN The Swedes defeat Wallenstein's imperial army, despite the death of their leader Gustavus Adolphus. Date: 16 November 1632

Gustavus escaping through the Trap-door (engraving)
3634815 Gustavus escaping through the Trap-door (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustavus escaping through the Trap-door)

Death of Gustavus and his page (engraving)
965808 Death of Gustavus and his page (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Gustavus and his page)

Ancient iron mace in the collection of Gustavus Brander. Copperplate engraving by J. Hamilton from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812

Good news brought to Gustavus (engraving)
3634813 Good news brought to Gustavus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good news brought to Gustavus. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Gustavus awakened from his well-earned sleep (engraving)
3634811 Gustavus awakened from his well-earned sleep (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustavus awakened from his well-earned sleep)

Gustaf Adolf Torg, with the monument to Gustavus (engraving)
966652 Gustaf Adolf Torg, with the monument to Gustavus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustaf Adolf Torg, with the monument to Gustavus)

George William meeting Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at Kopenick in 1631 (colour litho)
725446 George William meeting Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at Kopenick in 1631 (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustav I, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho)
KW310248 Gustav I, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The good King wept with the poor Widow (engraving)
3625992 The good King wept with the poor Widow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The good King wept with the poor Widow)

The Villagers stoning Gustavus (engraving)
3634807 The Villagers stoning Gustavus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Villagers stoning Gustavus. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Generals in the German Army (engraving)
2773851 Generals in the German Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Generals in the German Army)

Gustavus before the Council in the old Town-hall (engraving)
3634805 Gustavus before the Council in the old Town-hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustavus before the Council in the old Town-hall)

Dugald Dalgetty and his Charger Gustavus (engraving)
1057372 Dugald Dalgetty and his Charger Gustavus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dugald Dalgetty and his Charger Gustavus)

Gustavus Adolphus lands at Peenemunde to fight for the Protestant cause against the Austrian empire Date: 1631

Gustavus Adolphus lands at Peenemunde and falls on his knees to thank God for bringing him safely to fight for the Protestant cause against the Austrian empire Date: 1631

The Right Hon. Gustavus Lord Viscount Boyne &c. 1794 (?). Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Gustavus Lord Viscount Boyne &c. 1794 (?)

Brigadier General Gustavus A. DeRussy and Staff on Steps of Arlington House, Arlington, Virginia, May 1864

Captain Frederick Gustavus Burnaby, 1842-1885, balloonist

Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775), Irish miniature painter, 18th century, (1923). Artist: Gustavus Hamilton
Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775), Irish miniature painter, 18th century. A self-portrait of Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775). From The Connoisseur Vol LXV [Otto Limited, London, 1923.]

Gustav Ii Adolf, 1594 To 1632. King Of Sweden. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Gustav Ii Adolf, 1594 To 1632. King Of Sweden. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Gustavus Adolphus Ii 1594-1632. King Of Sweden 1611-1632. From The Book "Gallery Of Portraits"Published
Gustavus Adolphus Ii 1594-1632. King Of Sweden 1611-1632. From The Book " Gallery Of Portraits" Published London 1833

Gustavus Adolphus Ii 1594-1632 King Of Sweden From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Death Of Gustavus Adolphus, 1594-1632, King Of Sweden 1611-1632, At Battle Of Lutzen 1632. From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 2, Published 1920

Princess Margaret of Connaught a vision in Irish lace
Princess Margaret of Connaught, elder daughter of Prince Ar Date: 1905

Gustav Adolf II statue, Goteborg, Sweden
The statue of King Gustav Adolf II (1594-1632), founder of the Swedish Empire, in Gustav Adolf Square, Goteborg (Gothenburg), Vastergotland, Sweden

Gustav Vasa persuading the elders of Lubeck
Gustav Vasa, later King Gustav I of Sweden, persuading the elders of Lubeck to join him in a rebellion against Christian II of Denmark

30 Years War Soldiers
Irish soldiers, some with guns, some with bows, in the service of the Swedish king, Gustavus Adolphus, during the Thirty Years War

Four characters from Shakespeares Richard III -- Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (1818-1866, top and bottom left), Irish actor, as the Duke of Gloucester and Richard III (the same role)

Caricature of Frederick Burnaby, traveller and army officer
Caricature of Frederick Gustavus Burnaby (1842-1885), traveller and British army officer. He stood as a Tory candidate for Birmingham in the 1880 General Election, but was unsuccessful. 1880

William Earl of Craven
WILLIAM first earl of CRAVEN Royalist military commander, also served Gustavus Adolphus and befriended Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia: depicted in full armour. Date: 1606 - 1697

Frederick Burnaby 1883
Frederick Gustavus Burnary, English soldier and traveller 1842 - 1885

Sir James Ramsay
SIR JAMES RAMSAY Scottish soldier in the service of Gustavus Adolphus Date: 1569 - 1638

Sir James Ramsay - 2
SIR JAMES RAMSAY Scottish soldier in the service of Gustavus Adolphus Date: 1569 - 1638

Gustavus Hesselius
GUSTAVUS HESSELIUS Swedish-American artist and organ builder. Date: 1682 - 1755

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Grand Fete at Gothenburg, Celebration of the Fall of Sebabtopol, Torchlight Procession Around the Statue of Gustavus Adolphus

The Prussian prize-fighter and his allies attempting to tame imperial Kate, or, the state of the European bursiers, engraving 1791, Catherine II and Frederick William II as pugilists

Allegory in honor of Christina of Sweden, Pieter Nolpe, 1650

Portrait of King Charles Gustav of Sweden, Pieter Nolpe, Anonymous, 1654 - 1660

Death of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at the Battle of Lutzen, southwest of Leipzig, Germany, 1632, Johann David Zunnern, 1701

WALLENSTEIN AND GUSTAVUS. Albrecht von Wallenstein (1583-1634) and Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden (1594-1632). Lithograph, 19th century, after paintings by Anthony van Dyck

GUSTAVUS II (1594-1632). Gustavus Adolphus. King of Sweden, 1611-1632. Troops bearing home the body of Gustavus after being killed in the Battle of Lutzen, 1632

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"Gustavus: A Tale of Royalty, Bravery, and Legacy" In the annals of history, there are stories that transcend time and captivate our imagination. One such tale is that of Gustavus, a name forever associated with courage and resilience. Born to Prince Frederick of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden, Gustavus was destined for greatness from the moment he took his first breath. As an English aristocrat named Frederick Burnaby once wrote in V Fair magazine, Gustavus possessed an undeniable charm that could win over even the most skeptical hearts. His regal presence commanded attention wherever he went, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege to meet him. But it was on the battlefield where Gustavus truly made his mark. The Battle of Lutzen in 1632 became synonymous with his unwavering bravery as he led his troops fearlessly into combat. Riddarholm Place in Stockholm stands today as a testament to this valiant prince's indomitable spirit. Yet amidst tales of triumphs and victories, there were also moments when fate played its hand against Gustavus. Engraved images depict him escaping through trap doors or mourning alongside his loyal page after facing adversity head-on. These glimpses into his life remind us that even heroes face their own trials and tribulations. Gustavus' legacy extends beyond warfare; it encompasses a passion for collecting artifacts like the ancient iron mace now housed within Gustavus Brander's collection. This relic serves as a reminder not only of past glories but also of how one man's curiosity can preserve history for generations to come. The story wouldn't be complete without acknowledging those pivotal moments when good news brought joy back into Gustavus' life - captured beautifully in engravings depicting him awakened from well-earned slumber or receiving tidings that would shape destinies yet unknown.