Bilder Ulrik Thersner (1779–1828) – View from Fordna och närvarande Sverige – Engraving (1828–1867)

Beskrivning

This original antique engraving by Ulrik Thersner comes from the monumental work Fordna och närvarande Sverige (Ancient and Modern Sweden), published in Stockholm between 1828 and 1867. The series aimed to document Sweden’s architectural and cultural heritage, featuring castles, churches, estates, and historical landmarks with remarkable precision and elegance. Thersner’s engravings are known for their clarity and topographical accuracy, reflecting both artistic sensibility and military training.

Ulrik Thersner (1779–1828) was a Swedish military officer and topographical artist. He began his naval service as a child during Gustav III's Russian War and eventually rose to the rank of major in the Swedish Surveying Brigade. From 1804 onward, Thersner was engaged in hydrographic and topographical documentation across Sweden, culminating in the publication of Fordna och
närvarande Sverige, one of the most significant visual records of the nation’s historic architecture.

Artist or Maker: Ulrik Thersner

Dimensions: 47 cm x 35 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1828–1867

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.