Bellman plays the lute for Kustaa III and Kustaa Mauri Armfelt in Haaga, Albert Edelfelt, 1884

Albert edelfelt's sketch for a historical painting depicting carl michael bellman playing the lute to king gustav iii of sweden. The painting was purchased by businessman ane gyllenberg in 1919 and formed the basis of his art collection. The work is still owned by the signe and ane gyllenberg foundation. The serlachius museum owns a more complete version of the same painting by edelfelt. Object Type: painting. Date: 1884. Dimensions: height: 73.5 cm (28.9 in); width: 133 cm (52.3 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: Gustav III of Sweden, Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt. Collection: Signe and Ane Gyllenberg Foundation. Edelfelt, Bellman soittaa luuttua Kustaa III-lle ja Kustaa Mauri Armfeltille Haagassa (sketch)