Bilder Johan Mankell (1813–1896) – KONUNGENS ANDRA LIVGARDE – Hand-Coloured Lithograph from Svenska Arméns Uniformer (1864)

Beskrivning

This original hand-coloured lithograph depicts the Konungens Andra Livgarde (King’s Second Life Guard), one of the most prestigious ceremonial regiments of the Swedish army. The composition centers around an evening street scene with guardsmen in parade dress — including high bearskin shakos, sabres, and blue dress tunics — gathered under gaslight near a palace or barracks. A young drummer boy in full regalia stands in the foreground. Surrounding the scene is an elaborate architectural frame featuring Gothic towers, crests, commemorative inscriptions from 1792 and 1818, and symbolic draped banners. This plate is part of Johan Mankell’s 1864 folio series Svenska Arméns Uniformer, which meticulously documented the uniforms of Swedish regiments in historical and contemporary form.

JJohan Mankell (1813–1896) was a Swedish military officer and illustrator known for his meticulous documentation of Sweden's military regiments. His 1864 work Svenska Arméns Uniformer remains one of the most comprehensive visual records of 19th-century Swedish uniforms, produced during a period of growing national identity and pride in military heritage.

Artist or Maker:
Johan Mankell

Dimensions:
49 cm × 37 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Lithograph

Date:
1864

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.