2-913-990 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Equestrian Statue of Charles XIV. (Bernadotte) just inaugurated at Stockholm, 1854. Unveiling of bronze sculpture Bengt Erland Fogelberg, of the King of Sweden on the 40th anniversary of the union between Sweden and Norway. 'The troops, with their respective colours; the numerous vessels in the harbour, with their flags displayed; the vast crowd of people who thronged all the avenues to the square and gazed from roofs and windows, produced the most festive appearance...His Majesty [Oscar I of Sweden]...gave the sign for the unveiling the Statue. The kingly glance and earnest familiar features of Carl Johan were then revealed. His Majesty drew his sword and bowed: all who stood round the Statue uncovered their heads; the troops presented arms; banners waved; and a salute was fired, not only from the shipping in the harbour, but from the Castle'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854.