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Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: elk-shooting in the Forest of Högtorp…, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: elk-shooting in the Forest of Högtorp…, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: elk-shooting in the Forest of Hogtorp - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The future King Edward VII in Scandinavia. The place was semicircular in form, and strangely suggestive of an amphitheatre. Lumps of stone dotted the indosure, between and around which was a tangled growth of fern forest grass; groves of birch and larch were the nearest trees, beyond these was a rising background of rocks crowned with the dark and pointed fir-trees. In the centre lay the prize, large as an ox, and with outstretched limbs already stiff, that Kings and Princes had come there to slay - a noble beast, with a pedigree more famous than any of theirs, extending back to prehistoric times, and written even in the stone tables of the antediluvian era. To look upon an elk newly killed is a privilege that in these days is given to very few...Much time was spent in discussing the size and weight of the prize, which was eventually taken on board the steamer and carried to Stockholm, the Prince expressing his intention of having the head cut off and preserved as a memorial of the day's sport'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures a momentous event in history - the Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden in 1864. The image depicts elk-shooting in the Forest of Högtorp, with the future King Edward VII taking part in this traditional Scandinavian activity.
The scene is set amidst a picturesque forest landscape, with birch and larch trees surrounding a semicircular clearing where the noble elk lies slain. The atmosphere is described as being reminiscent of an amphitheatre, adding to the drama and significance of the occasion.
The majestic beast, large as an ox, represents a symbol of power and heritage dating back to prehistoric times. Its impressive size and weight are subjects of discussion among the royal visitors, who express their intention to preserve its head as a memorial of their successful hunt.
This print not only captures a rare glimpse into royal hunting traditions but also serves as a historical record of this important diplomatic visit. It offers viewers a window into a bygone era when such grand events were meticulously documented for posterity.
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