After Pehr Wickenberg, Frithiof and King Ring, 1850, Lithograph

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Title: Frithiof and King Ring, Swedish Romantic Lithograph after Pehr Wickenberg : An original nineteenth-century Swedish lithograph titled *Frithiof och … Read more Title: Frithiof and King Ring, Swedish Romantic Lithograph after Pehr Wickenberg : An original nineteenth-century Swedish lithograph titled *Frithiof och Kung Ring* ("Frithiof and King Ring"), published in Stockholm by Albert Bonnier as part of the celebrated *Album Efter Taflor* by the Swedish Romantic artist Pehr Wickenberg. This evocative composition draws upon the legendary Norse saga of Frithiof, one of the most beloved subjects of nineteenth-century Scandinavian Romanticism. The scene depicts an emotional moment from the story of Frithiof and King Ring. An elderly king sits upon a richly carved throne, surrounded by family members in a tender and reflective scene. A young woman and child seek comfort at his side, while a warrior figure stands protectively nearby. The composition combines elements of Nordic mythology, royal history, and family devotion, embodying the Romantic era's fascination with Scandinavia's legendary past. Pehr Wickenberg (1812–1846) was among Sweden's most admired Romantic painters. While renowned for his atmospheric winter landscapes, he also produced historical and literary subjects inspired by Nordic culture and national identity. Following his untimely death, Albert Bonnier published *Album Efter Taflor* to preserve and celebrate his artistic legacy. The album included a series of lithographs after Wickenberg's paintings, making surviving individual plates increasingly desirable among collectors. The subject derives from *Frithiof's Saga*, the medieval Icelandic tale that became enormously popular throughout nineteenth-century Europe following the publication of Esaias Tegnér's celebrated poetic adaptation. The story was viewed as a cornerstone of Scandinavian cultural heritage and inspired numerous painters, illustrators, composers, and sculptors. Executed with fine tonal gradations and delicate lithographic craftsmanship, this print beautifully captures the emotional depth of the scene while preserving the elegance and restraint characteristic of Swedish Romantic art. It serves both as an attractive decorative work and as an important reflection of nineteenth-century Scandinavian cultural identity. Condition Report: Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, and minor handling wear. Some marginal staining and light discoloration visible, particularly in the lower margins, consistent with age and original album extraction. The image itself remains strong and visually appealing. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the . Framing Suggestions: This lithograph would display beautifully in a gilt, walnut, or ebonized frame with a warm ivory museum mat. Its historical and mythological subject matter makes it particularly suitable for libraries, studies, and interiors featuring Scandinavian, classical, or traditional decorative themes. This offering is for an original nineteenth-century lithograph, not a modern reproduction. Any framed room visualizations are intended solely to illustrate potential display options and may not accurately represent the print's exact scale relative to the frame or interior setting. The print is sold unframed. Technique: Lithograph Maker: Pehr Wickenberg, lithographed by Johan Cardon, published by Albert Bonnier, Stockholm, Sweden, c. 1850. See less