King Oscar I Collection

Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden and Norway, c1830s. Creator: Fredric Westin
Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden and Norway, c1830s

Oscar I, 1799-1859, c1830s. Creator: Fredric Westin
Oscar I, 1799-1859, c1830s

Josefina Maximiliana Eugenia Napoleana, 1807-1876, Queen of Sweden, with son Karl (XV), 1826. Creator: Fredric Westin
Josefina Maximiliana Eugenia Napoleana, 1807-1876, Queen of Sweden, with son Karl (XV), 1826

The Unveiling of the Equestrian Statue of Carl XIV Johan of Sw. in 1854. Creator: Karl Stefan Bennet
The Unveiling of the Equestrian Statue of Carl XIV Johan of Sw. in 1854, Unknown date

Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden, c19th century. Creator: Anon
Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden, c19th century

Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden and Norway, 1858. Creator: Carl Theodor Staaf
Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden and Norway, 1858

Equestrian Statue of Charles XIV. (Bernadotte) just inaugurated at Stockholm, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Equestrian Statue of Charles XIV. (Bernadotte) just inaugurated at Stockholm, 1854. Unveiling of bronze sculpture Bengt Erland Fogelberg

Landing, at Stockholm, of her Royal Highness the Princess Louisa... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Landing, at Stockholm, of her Royal Highness the Princess Louisa, of the Netherlands, at Biskopsudden, in the Park at Stockholm, 1850

King Oscar I, (c1830s). Creator: Karl Stefan Bennet
King Oscar I, (c1830s)

Oscarshal Saloon, 1852 (colour litho)
699654 Oscarshal Saloon, 1852 (colour litho) by Hanno, Wilhelm von (1826-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: saloon at Oscarshal summer palace)

Oscarshal Smoking Pavilion, 1852 (colour litho)
699656 Oscarshal Smoking Pavilion, 1852 (colour litho) by Frich, Joachim (1810-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: smoking pavilion at Oscarshal summer palace)

Oscarshal title page, 1852 (colour litho)
699649 Oscarshal title page, 1852 (colour litho) by Norwegian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorative title page from book depicting Oscarshal summer palace)

Oscharshal Gallery between Saloon and Dining Room, 1852 (colour litho)
699653 Oscharshal Gallery between Saloon and Dining Room, 1852 (colour litho) by Frich, Joachim (1810-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: gallery in Oscarshal summer palace)

Oscarshal Northwest Side, 1852 (colour litho)
699652 Oscarshal Northwest Side, 1852 (colour litho) by Frich, Joachim (1810-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: northwest side of Oscarshal summer palace)

Oscarshal Hot-houses, 1852 (colour litho)
699657 Oscarshal Hot-houses, 1852 (colour litho) by Hanno, Wilhelm von (1826-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chromolithograph depiction of the hot-houses at Oscarshal summer palace)

Oscarshal Dining Room, 1852 (colour litho)
699655 Oscarshal Dining Room, 1852 (colour litho) by Hanno, Wilhelm von (1826-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: dining room at Oscarshal summer palace)

View of Oscarshal, 1852 (colour litho)
699651 View of Oscarshal, 1852 (colour litho) by Frich, Joachim (1810-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscarshal summer palace)

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden and Norway, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden and Norway, 1844. Portrait of Josephine of Leuchtenberg and Oscar I of Sweden. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Oscarshall, Christiania, (Oslo), Norway, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Oscarshall, Christiania, (Oslo), Norway, late 19th-early 20th century. Oscarshall Palace was built 1847-1852 for King Oscar I and Queen Josephine of Norway and Sweden. Glass lantern slide

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King Oscar I, also known as Oscar I of Sweden and Norway, was a beloved monarch who ruled with grace and wisdom during the 19th century. Born in Paris to French Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte and his wife Desiree Clary, Oscar ascended to the throne in 1844 after the death of his father King Charles XIV John. During his reign, King Oscar I worked tirelessly to modernize and reform both Sweden and Norway. He implemented numerous social reforms aimed at improving the lives of his subjects, including expanding education opportunities for all citizens and promoting freedom of speech, also a patron of the arts and sciences, supporting many cultural institutions and fostering creativity within his kingdoms. His love for music led him to establish the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in Stockholm. Despite facing political challenges throughout his reign, King Oscar I remained steadfast in his commitment to serving his people with integrity and compassion. His legacy continues to be remembered fondly by many as a compassionate ruler who cared deeply for the well-being of those under his rule.