We regularly acquire new artworks for our collections. Here are some of the most interesting additions from the past few months.
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Creative workshops for children aged 4+ and accompanying adults. Drop-in with free admission, new theme every Sunday from September 14 – December 14, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
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A self-guided walk in the museum for children and their accompanying curious adults to discover art together. Keep your eyes open, because the museum is filled with art waiting to be explored.
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Book a private tour: Fantasy and Reality – The Art of Johan Tobias Sergel
Book a private guided tour of the exhibition Fantasy and Reality – The Art of Johan Tobias Sergel
Book a private tour: Female artists
Book a private tour and discover the power, courage and creativity of four centuries of female artistry – from the Renaissance to the early 20th century.
Book a private tour: Renaissance to Rococo
Join a guided tour and discover the golden ages of art in the National Museum's collections – from the classical ideals of the Renaissance to the playful forms of Rococo. The museum's guides will tell you about works of art that have shaped our image of
Book a private tour: Romance to Re-make
Join us on a journey through the world of art – from the romantic dream of grandeur to contemporary design and sustainability issues. The museum guide highlights works that depict emotions, social change and bold visions. Come along on a journey where
Book a private tour: Art treasures in the collections
This group tour focuses on the collections, with their beloved classics as well as recent acquisitions.
Book a private tour: Craft, form and design
Enjoy a group tour focusing on crafts, form and design from the late 1800s to the present day.
Book a private tour: The history of the museum and the building
On this group tour, we take a closer look at the museum building itself and how it's changed since the renovation.
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Book the beautiful Design Depot, which sports large windows on a lush, green park. Over 1,200 ceramic and porcelain objects from the 18th-century to today frame the space.
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The Timeline
Join us on a journey through the history of European art and design and experience famous highlights and other gems in the collections, from the 16th century to today.
Fantasy and Reality – The Art of Johan Tobias Sergel
Meet Johan Tobias Sergel—the sculptor and draughtsman who gave his name to one of Stockholm’s most iconic places. Discover him as both person and artist, and see his classical gods, tender family portrayals, and drawings filled with humor, darkness, and
Badin – Beyond Surface and Mask
From an enslaved boy to court servant, actor, and independent thinker. An exhibition about an extraordinary life in 18th-century Sweden. Get to know Badin through his own letters and writings and encounter him in Salad Hilowle’s newly created film work.
Colour! For children and their curious grown-ups
Step into the rainbow and become a colour explorer! The new exhibition “Colour!” invites you to experiment with light and experience colour with your whole body. There’s plenty to discover here, and lots of questions to explore. What is colour — really?
Portraits!
Queen Christina, Greta Garbo, Max Martin. What about you? Who gets a place in the National Portrait Gallery — and who decides? This winter’s exhibition explores questions about what portraits are and what they have meant, both then and now. See over 100
The Design Depot
The Design Depot tells the story of ceramics' development throughout history. You can also learn more about the design process. Admission is free.
The Sculpture Courtyard
The Sculpture Courtyard unfolds like an Italian piazza in the northern section of the museum. Here, you can take a break and enjoy sculptures from Nationalmuseum’s collection.
On Closeness and The Human Condition: The Photobooks of Anders Petersen
Filmmaker Johan Renck and photographer Anders Petersen join forces in the exhibition The Left Shore, on display on the top floor. At the heart of the exhibition is a film created by Johan Renck, based on a selection of photographs by Anders Petersen. The
Wilhelm Kåge & Shōji Hamada
An exhibition about cultural exchange and a shared drive to unite beauty and function.
To the sea!
Sun, sandy beaches, and salty swims. An exhibition about the coast, the sea, and seaside tourism in art, featuring works by Claude Monet, Anders Zorn, Peder Severin Krøyer, and many, many more.
Design for Life – How design changes thinking and improves living standards
The exhibition Design for Life at Nationalmuseum Jamtli, Östersund, showcases examples of design products from 1960 to the present day. Around 200 objects from Nationalmuseum’s collections are presented. Themes addressed include the space age, the TV age,
Festive Table Settings! 200 Years in the Heartland of Porcelain
Blå blom, Berså and Nobel – all well-known Gustavsberg tableware adorning festive tables and adding a special touch to everyday meals over the years. With its exhibition titled Festive Table Settings! 200 Years in the Heartland of Porcelain, the Gustavsberg
Masters of Swedish Painting
In spring 2026, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will present an exhibition featuring works from the collections of the Nationalmuseum. The exhibition focuses on the Swedish turn of the twentieth century and includes approximately 80 paintings by artists
2018
Exhibitions 2018. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
2017
Exhibitions 2017. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
2016
Exhibitions 2016. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
2015
Exhibitions 2015. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
2014
Exhibitions 2014 are listed below. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
2013
Exhibitions 2013 are listed below. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
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Embroidered appliqué by Britta Marakatt-Labba
Living as she does close to nature, Sami artist Britta Marakatt-Labba is increasingly aware of the changes being wrought by global warming. Thanks to a very generous donation from the Friends of Nationalmuseum Bengt Julin Foundation, her work Máilmmi
Painting by a Rembrandt-pupil
Nationalmuseum has acquired the painting Young Man Asleep Before an Open Book, probably executed in Rembrandt’s studio in the mid-17th century.
Terracotta sculpture by Ingel Fallstedt
Nationalmuseum has acquired a terracotta sculpture by Ingel Fallstedt (1848–1899). Through the artwork, he provides us with a detailed snapshot, in clay, from the Paris world of theatre.
Sketches by Carl Larsson
The foyer of the Royal Opera in Stockholm is where Carl Larsson painted some of his best works for public spaces, featuring images from the history of musical theatre. Nationalmuseum has now acquired nine watercolour sketches for the foyer’s ceiling and wall
View of a Gothic Cathedral by Johann Theodor Goldstein
Nationalmuseum has acquired a painting dated 1822 by Polish-German artist Johann Theodor Goldstein. The imaginary scene depicts a towering cathedral in the early dusk. With its wonderfully visionary qualities, the painting is a novel addition to
Silver tankard
An 1851 silver tankard in the shape of a tree stump has been donated to the Nationalmuseum collection. It exemplifies the naturalistic style popular in the 19th century that drew inspiration and motifs from the natural world.
Illustrative Art
Nationalmuseum has received three donations of mid-20th-century illustrative art. Comprising some 500 works in total by Birger Lundquist, Bertil Almqvist and Allan Löthman, and covering a range of subject matter, techniques and styles.
Nationalmuseum acquires iconic portrait of Axel von Fersen
Nationalmuseum has acquired a portrait of Axel von Fersen at the age of 23, painted in London in the summer of 1778. The superb miniature by an unknown British artist depicts a self-assured young man, perhaps on account of his intended marriage to a rich
Silverwork by Anna Atterling
Nationalmuseum has received 25 silver artefacts, forming 11 works, generously donated by the artist Anna Atterling. All the pieces were made using the silversmithing technique developed by Atterling, which results in delicate forms with decorative cavities.
Portrait of Cassiano dal Pozzo
Nationalmuseum has acquired a portrait of Cassiano dal Pozzo, a prominent patron of the arts in 17th-century Rome. The drawing in red chalk was made in the 1620s by an unknown artist. There was previously only one known portrait of dal Pozzo, made about a
Unique jewellery pieces by Kerstin Öhlin Lejonklou
Nationalmuseum has, as a gift, received six unique pieces of jewellery designed by the Swedish silversmith Kerstin Öhlin Lejonklou. The pieces, in gold and oxidized silver set with brilliants, tanzanite, rubies and mandarin garnet, were designed between 1974
Sculpture by Camille Claudel
Nationalmuseum has acquired its first sculpture by Camille Claudel, one of the most groundbreaking artists of the late 19th century. In her sculptures, Claudel explored her creativity and her lived experience, developing a highly personal style that broke
Self-portrait by Lié-Louis Périn-Salbreux
Nationalmuseum has acquired a self-portrait by Lié-Louis Périn-Salbreux, a French miniaturist. The piece is one of the artist’s later works and, unlike many of his other self-portraits, is unusually modest and largely free from affectation.
Wiurila Chair joins Nationalmuseum collection
The Wiurila Chair, designed by Bernadotte & Kylberg, has been donated to the Nationalmuseum collection. Created for a restaurant at Wiurila, a manor house at Halikko in southern Finland, the chair was donated by the Finnish design business Made by Choice.
Portrait of Marie-Gabrielle Capet
Nationalmuseum has acquired a portrait of Marie-Gabrielle Capet, a French painter of pastels and miniatures. The portrait depicts the artist in the 1780s, when she was a close associate of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, one of the most celebrated portrait painters
Painting by Jean-François Raffaëlli
The French naturalist painter Jean-François Raffaëlli was one of the foremost role models for the Swedish artists who travelled to Paris in the 1880s. The painting acquired by Nationalmuseum is small, 9 x 16 cm, nevertheless it encompasses an entire
Saint Bartholomew by Luca Giordano
The painting of Bartholomew the Apostle by the Italian painter Luca Giordano has generously been donated to Nationalmuseum by the Friends of Nationalmuseum.
Pastel portraits by de La Tour, Danloux and Boze
Nationalmuseum has acquired pastel portraits by Maurice Quentin de La Tour, Henry-Pierre Danloux and Joseph Boze, three artists active during the golden age of pastel in 18th-century France. The museum now has one of the world’s foremost collections of
Sculpture by Carl Richard Söderström
Nationalmuseum has acquired a ceramic sculpture of a bear by Carl Richard Söderström. In the piece, titled Dancing Bear, the artist reasserted his mastery of colour and reconnected with his background as a painter. The sculpture follows in a long tradition
Self portrait by Isaac Grünewald
An expressive self-portrait by Isaac Grünewald, dating from 1915, has been donated to Nationalmuseum. The artist was one of the leading figures of Swedish modernism and a cultural celebrity in his day. The painting, depicting the artist in profile, is a
Rörstrand exhibition urn donated to Nationalmuseum
Nationalmuseum has been gifted a large exhibition urn made at the Rörstrand porcelain works in Stockholm. Produced in 1884, the urn is decorated with delicate motifs by Anton Vogel. It has been donated to the museum by Lars Vogel, the artist’s grandson.
New acquisition: French figurative table clocks
Nationalmuseum has recently acquired several significant French figurative table clocks dating from the early 19th century.
Oehme landscape acquired by Nationalmuseum
Nationalmuseum has acquired a painting by the German artist Ernst Ferdinand Oehme. Tyrolean Landscape with Naudersberg Castle, dating from 1847, represents an aspect of German Romanticism that was previously absent in the museum’s collection. Opportunities
Nationalmuseum acquires works by women sculptors
Over the past few years, Nationalmuseum has made a concerted effort to acquire more works by women sculptors. This acquisition drive was part of a wider project to gather knowledge and shed light on the Swedish women sculptors who were active at the turn of
Nationalmuseum acquires Ditlev Blunck painting
Nationalmuseum has acquired Allegory of Sunday, a rediscovered work by the Danish-German artist Ditlev Blunck. This the first time the painting has changed ownership since it was produced in 1841. The first owner bought it from the artist, and it was passed
Nationalmuseum acquires Rousseau landscape
Nationalmuseum has acquired a landscape painting of the Forest of Fontainebleau by Théodore Rousseau, believed to date from the 1840s. Rousseau was one of the most headstrong and innovative members of the French school of artists who took their name from the
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Nationalmuseum in three minutes
Experience the museum from home! This short video takes you on a three-minute tour through the museum.
Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Stockholm
The Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Stockholm contains articles on the history and theory of art relating to Nationalmuseum's collections. It features in-depth scientific articles on our most significant acquisitions.
Transparent designs: Copies and tracings in 18th-century architectural practice
How did architects copy their own and other architects' designs before duplicating machines existed? A collection of tracings at Nationalmuseum shows us 18th-century copying practices by architects Carl Hårleman and Carl Johan Cronstedt.
Treasures from our art library and archives
Our art library and archives contain fascinating literature, magazines, letters, news clippings, records and many more exiting treasures.
The art library
Our art library is one of Scandinavia's largest specialist libraries focusing on art, photography and design. It is open to staff and researchers at Nationalmuseum and Moderna Museet as well as the general public.
Our archives
The archives house the public records of Nationalmuseum as well as the Artist Archives.
Our study room for drawings and prints
The study room for drawings and prints is open to visitors by appointment only.
Portrait of Honour 2025: Sarah Sjöström
The 2025 Portrait of Honour depicts swimmer Sarah Sjöström and was taken by photographer Magnus Ragnvid. The Portrait of Honour will be unveiled at Gripsholm Castle on 23 November and will become part of the collection at the Swedish National Portrait
Nationalmuseum in Stockholm acquires a painting by Sofonisba Anguissola
Nationalmuseum has purchased a portrait painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Sofonisba Anguissola. This is the first work by a celebrated fifteenth-century woman painter to enter the museum’s collections. The portrait, which represents a man in priestly
Portrait of Honour 2024: Max Martin byMikael Jansson
The 2024 Portrait of Honour depicts songwriter and music producer extraordinaire Max Martin, and was taken by photographer Mikael Jansson. The Portrait will become part of the collection in the Swedish National Portrait Gallery. It will be unveiled at
A painting in the collections of the Nationalmuseum recently attributed to the famous artist Carel Fabritius
New research at the Nationalmuseum has shown that a painting in the collections, earlier ascribed to an anonymous artist, can now be attributed to Carel Fabritius, one of Rembrandt’s pupils. The attribution and dating of the painting are based on stylistic
Patrick Amsellem new Director General
The Government has today announced the appointment of Patrick Amsellem to the position of Director General at the Nationalmuseum. Patrick Amsellem has been appointed for six years and is currently Director General at The Swedish Arts Council.
Digital Conference: Museums as Laboratories, a Scandinavian Perspective
“Museums as Laboratories: A Scandinavian Perspective," aims to highlight institutions that have shifted from traditional roles to dynamic entities that actively re-think and innovate in the sphere of digital development. The gathering will feature projects
Portrait of Honour 2023: Svante Pääbo by Sixten Sandra Österberg
The 2023 Portrait of Honour depicts the geneticist and Nobel laureate Svante Pääbo. Painted in oil on canvas by Sixten Sandra Österberg, the portrait joins the collection of the Swedish National Portrait Gallery and will be unveiled at Gripsholm Castle on 28
Young Applied Artists award goes to Lisa Juntunen Roos
The textile artist Lisa Juntunen Roos receives the 2023 Young Applied Artists award. In her works, she explores materiality, technique, narrative, and the strong role played by tradition. The SEK 100,000 scholarship is awarded by the Bengt Julin Fund, which
Call for NEO Collections Fellowship
The Nationalmuseum in Sweden invites international cultural practitioners to apply for a digital residency starting in April 2023.
Portrait of Honour 2022: Britta Marakatt-Labba
The 2022 Portrait of Honour depicts the artist Britta Marakatt-Labba, known around the world for her embroidered images of Sami landscapes with both a poetic and a political message. The portrait is the work of Marja Helander, whose photographs of Sami
Portrait of Honour 2021: Carl Bildt
The model of the 2021 Portrait of Honour is Carl Bildt, a politician and former prime minister of Sweden. The portrait has been painted by Bo Larsson in an illusionistic style that reflects in detail the subject’s wide-ranging interests. The portrait joins
#StandWithUkraine
The Council of the Swedish National Museums strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We regret the loss of human life, and we fear irreparable damages to the cultural heritage.
A&E Design archive donated to Nationalmuseum
The A&E DESIGN archive has been donated to Nationalmuseum. The archive contains material relating to the industrial design firm’s activities over the past half-century – everything from concept sketches to final drawings and product models.
Our curators, conservators and educational experts study the collections to deepen our knowledge of their artworks. We also work to digitalise art, to make it available to as many people as possible.
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Exhibitions
The Timeline
Join us on a journey through the history of European art and design and experience famous highlights and other gems in the collections, from the 16th century to today.
Fantasy and Reality – The Art of Johan Tobias Sergel
Meet Johan Tobias Sergel—the sculptor and draughtsman who gave his name to one of Stockholm’s most iconic places. Discover him as both person and artist, and see his classical gods, tender family portrayals, and drawings filled with humor, darkness, and
Badin – Beyond Surface and Mask
From an enslaved boy to court servant, actor, and independent thinker. An exhibition about an extraordinary life in 18th-century Sweden. Get to know Badin through his own letters and writings and encounter him in Salad Hilowle’s newly created film work.
Colour! For children and their curious grown-ups
Step into the rainbow and become a colour explorer! The new exhibition “Colour!” invites you to experiment with light and experience colour with your whole body. There’s plenty to discover here, and lots of questions to explore. What is colour — really?
Portraits!
Queen Christina, Greta Garbo, Max Martin. What about you? Who gets a place in the National Portrait Gallery — and who decides? This winter’s exhibition explores questions about what portraits are and what they have meant, both then and now. See over 100
The Design Depot
The Design Depot tells the story of ceramics' development throughout history. You can also learn more about the design process. Admission is free.
The Sculpture Courtyard
The Sculpture Courtyard unfolds like an Italian piazza in the northern section of the museum. Here, you can take a break and enjoy sculptures from Nationalmuseum’s collection.
On Closeness and The Human Condition: The Photobooks of Anders Petersen
Filmmaker Johan Renck and photographer Anders Petersen join forces in the exhibition The Left Shore, on display on the top floor. At the heart of the exhibition is a film created by Johan Renck, based on a selection of photographs by Anders Petersen. The
Past exhibition
Past exhibitions as of 2013. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
Upcoming exhibitions
Wilhelm Kåge & Shōji Hamada
An exhibition about cultural exchange and a shared drive to unite beauty and function.
To the sea!
Sun, sandy beaches, and salty swims. An exhibition about the coast, the sea, and seaside tourism in art, featuring works by Claude Monet, Anders Zorn, Peder Severin Krøyer, and many, many more.
Exhibitions at other locations
Design for Life – How design changes thinking and improves living standards
The exhibition Design for Life at Nationalmuseum Jamtli, Östersund, showcases examples of design products from 1960 to the present day. Around 200 objects from Nationalmuseum’s collections are presented. Themes addressed include the space age, the TV age,
Festive Table Settings! 200 Years in the Heartland of Porcelain
Blå blom, Berså and Nobel – all well-known Gustavsberg tableware adorning festive tables and adding a special touch to everyday meals over the years. With its exhibition titled Festive Table Settings! 200 Years in the Heartland of Porcelain, the Gustavsberg
Masters of Swedish Painting
In spring 2026, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will present an exhibition featuring works from the collections of the Nationalmuseum. The exhibition focuses on the Swedish turn of the twentieth century and includes approximately 80 paintings by artists
Past exhibitions
2018
Exhibitions 2018. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
2017
Exhibitions 2017. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
2016
Exhibitions 2016. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
2015
Exhibitions 2015. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
2014
Exhibitions 2014 are listed below. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
2013
Exhibitions 2013 are listed below. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the exhibitions were presented at temporary exhibitions venues and through collaborations in Sweden and abroad.
New acquisitions
Embroidered appliqué by Britta Marakatt-Labba
Living as she does close to nature, Sami artist Britta Marakatt-Labba is increasingly aware of the changes being wrought by global warming. Thanks to a very generous donation from the Friends of Nationalmuseum Bengt Julin Foundation, her work Máilmmi
Painting by a Rembrandt-pupil
Nationalmuseum has acquired the painting Young Man Asleep Before an Open Book, probably executed in Rembrandt’s studio in the mid-17th century.
Terracotta sculpture by Ingel Fallstedt
Nationalmuseum has acquired a terracotta sculpture by Ingel Fallstedt (1848–1899). Through the artwork, he provides us with a detailed snapshot, in clay, from the Paris world of theatre.
Sketches by Carl Larsson
The foyer of the Royal Opera in Stockholm is where Carl Larsson painted some of his best works for public spaces, featuring images from the history of musical theatre. Nationalmuseum has now acquired nine watercolour sketches for the foyer’s ceiling and wall
View of a Gothic Cathedral by Johann Theodor Goldstein
Nationalmuseum has acquired a painting dated 1822 by Polish-German artist Johann Theodor Goldstein. The imaginary scene depicts a towering cathedral in the early dusk. With its wonderfully visionary qualities, the painting is a novel addition to
Silver tankard
An 1851 silver tankard in the shape of a tree stump has been donated to the Nationalmuseum collection. It exemplifies the naturalistic style popular in the 19th century that drew inspiration and motifs from the natural world.
Illustrative Art
Nationalmuseum has received three donations of mid-20th-century illustrative art. Comprising some 500 works in total by Birger Lundquist, Bertil Almqvist and Allan Löthman, and covering a range of subject matter, techniques and styles.
Nationalmuseum acquires iconic portrait of Axel von Fersen
Nationalmuseum has acquired a portrait of Axel von Fersen at the age of 23, painted in London in the summer of 1778. The superb miniature by an unknown British artist depicts a self-assured young man, perhaps on account of his intended marriage to a rich
Silverwork by Anna Atterling
Nationalmuseum has received 25 silver artefacts, forming 11 works, generously donated by the artist Anna Atterling. All the pieces were made using the silversmithing technique developed by Atterling, which results in delicate forms with decorative cavities.
Portrait of Cassiano dal Pozzo
Nationalmuseum has acquired a portrait of Cassiano dal Pozzo, a prominent patron of the arts in 17th-century Rome. The drawing in red chalk was made in the 1620s by an unknown artist. There was previously only one known portrait of dal Pozzo, made about a
Unique jewellery pieces by Kerstin Öhlin Lejonklou
Nationalmuseum has, as a gift, received six unique pieces of jewellery designed by the Swedish silversmith Kerstin Öhlin Lejonklou. The pieces, in gold and oxidized silver set with brilliants, tanzanite, rubies and mandarin garnet, were designed between 1974
Sculpture by Camille Claudel
Nationalmuseum has acquired its first sculpture by Camille Claudel, one of the most groundbreaking artists of the late 19th century. In her sculptures, Claudel explored her creativity and her lived experience, developing a highly personal style that broke
Self-portrait by Lié-Louis Périn-Salbreux
Nationalmuseum has acquired a self-portrait by Lié-Louis Périn-Salbreux, a French miniaturist. The piece is one of the artist’s later works and, unlike many of his other self-portraits, is unusually modest and largely free from affectation.
Wiurila Chair joins Nationalmuseum collection
The Wiurila Chair, designed by Bernadotte & Kylberg, has been donated to the Nationalmuseum collection. Created for a restaurant at Wiurila, a manor house at Halikko in southern Finland, the chair was donated by the Finnish design business Made by Choice.
Portrait of Marie-Gabrielle Capet
Nationalmuseum has acquired a portrait of Marie-Gabrielle Capet, a French painter of pastels and miniatures. The portrait depicts the artist in the 1780s, when she was a close associate of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, one of the most celebrated portrait painters
Painting by Jean-François Raffaëlli
The French naturalist painter Jean-François Raffaëlli was one of the foremost role models for the Swedish artists who travelled to Paris in the 1880s. The painting acquired by Nationalmuseum is small, 9 x 16 cm, nevertheless it encompasses an entire
Saint Bartholomew by Luca Giordano
The painting of Bartholomew the Apostle by the Italian painter Luca Giordano has generously been donated to Nationalmuseum by the Friends of Nationalmuseum.
Pastel portraits by de La Tour, Danloux and Boze
Nationalmuseum has acquired pastel portraits by Maurice Quentin de La Tour, Henry-Pierre Danloux and Joseph Boze, three artists active during the golden age of pastel in 18th-century France. The museum now has one of the world’s foremost collections of
Sculpture by Carl Richard Söderström
Nationalmuseum has acquired a ceramic sculpture of a bear by Carl Richard Söderström. In the piece, titled Dancing Bear, the artist reasserted his mastery of colour and reconnected with his background as a painter. The sculpture follows in a long tradition
Self portrait by Isaac Grünewald
An expressive self-portrait by Isaac Grünewald, dating from 1915, has been donated to Nationalmuseum. The artist was one of the leading figures of Swedish modernism and a cultural celebrity in his day. The painting, depicting the artist in profile, is a
Rörstrand exhibition urn donated to Nationalmuseum
Nationalmuseum has been gifted a large exhibition urn made at the Rörstrand porcelain works in Stockholm. Produced in 1884, the urn is decorated with delicate motifs by Anton Vogel. It has been donated to the museum by Lars Vogel, the artist’s grandson.
New acquisition: French figurative table clocks
Nationalmuseum has recently acquired several significant French figurative table clocks dating from the early 19th century.
Oehme landscape acquired by Nationalmuseum
Nationalmuseum has acquired a painting by the German artist Ernst Ferdinand Oehme. Tyrolean Landscape with Naudersberg Castle, dating from 1847, represents an aspect of German Romanticism that was previously absent in the museum’s collection. Opportunities
Nationalmuseum acquires works by women sculptors
Over the past few years, Nationalmuseum has made a concerted effort to acquire more works by women sculptors. This acquisition drive was part of a wider project to gather knowledge and shed light on the Swedish women sculptors who were active at the turn of
Nationalmuseum acquires Ditlev Blunck painting
Nationalmuseum has acquired Allegory of Sunday, a rediscovered work by the Danish-German artist Ditlev Blunck. This the first time the painting has changed ownership since it was produced in 1841. The first owner bought it from the artist, and it was passed
Nationalmuseum acquires Rousseau landscape
Nationalmuseum has acquired a landscape painting of the Forest of Fontainebleau by Théodore Rousseau, believed to date from the 1840s. Rousseau was one of the most headstrong and innovative members of the French school of artists who took their name from the
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Portrait of Honour 2025: Sarah Sjöström
The 2025 Portrait of Honour depicts swimmer Sarah Sjöström and was taken by photographer Magnus Ragnvid. The Portrait of Honour will be unveiled at Gripsholm Castle on 23 November and will become part of the collection at the Swedish National Portrait
Nationalmuseum in Stockholm acquires a painting by Sofonisba Anguissola
Nationalmuseum has purchased a portrait painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Sofonisba Anguissola. This is the first work by a celebrated fifteenth-century woman painter to enter the museum’s collections. The portrait, which represents a man in priestly
Portrait of Honour 2024: Max Martin byMikael Jansson
The 2024 Portrait of Honour depicts songwriter and music producer extraordinaire Max Martin, and was taken by photographer Mikael Jansson. The Portrait will become part of the collection in the Swedish National Portrait Gallery. It will be unveiled at
A painting in the collections of the Nationalmuseum recently attributed to the famous artist Carel Fabritius
New research at the Nationalmuseum has shown that a painting in the collections, earlier ascribed to an anonymous artist, can now be attributed to Carel Fabritius, one of Rembrandt’s pupils. The attribution and dating of the painting are based on stylistic
Patrick Amsellem new Director General
The Government has today announced the appointment of Patrick Amsellem to the position of Director General at the Nationalmuseum. Patrick Amsellem has been appointed for six years and is currently Director General at The Swedish Arts Council.
Digital Conference: Museums as Laboratories, a Scandinavian Perspective
“Museums as Laboratories: A Scandinavian Perspective," aims to highlight institutions that have shifted from traditional roles to dynamic entities that actively re-think and innovate in the sphere of digital development. The gathering will feature projects
Portrait of Honour 2023: Svante Pääbo by Sixten Sandra Österberg
The 2023 Portrait of Honour depicts the geneticist and Nobel laureate Svante Pääbo. Painted in oil on canvas by Sixten Sandra Österberg, the portrait joins the collection of the Swedish National Portrait Gallery and will be unveiled at Gripsholm Castle on 28
Young Applied Artists award goes to Lisa Juntunen Roos
The textile artist Lisa Juntunen Roos receives the 2023 Young Applied Artists award. In her works, she explores materiality, technique, narrative, and the strong role played by tradition. The SEK 100,000 scholarship is awarded by the Bengt Julin Fund, which
Call for NEO Collections Fellowship
The Nationalmuseum in Sweden invites international cultural practitioners to apply for a digital residency starting in April 2023.
Portrait of Honour 2022: Britta Marakatt-Labba
The 2022 Portrait of Honour depicts the artist Britta Marakatt-Labba, known around the world for her embroidered images of Sami landscapes with both a poetic and a political message. The portrait is the work of Marja Helander, whose photographs of Sami
Portrait of Honour 2021: Carl Bildt
The model of the 2021 Portrait of Honour is Carl Bildt, a politician and former prime minister of Sweden. The portrait has been painted by Bo Larsson in an illusionistic style that reflects in detail the subject’s wide-ranging interests. The portrait joins
#StandWithUkraine
The Council of the Swedish National Museums strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We regret the loss of human life, and we fear irreparable damages to the cultural heritage.
A&E Design archive donated to Nationalmuseum
The A&E DESIGN archive has been donated to Nationalmuseum. The archive contains material relating to the industrial design firm’s activities over the past half-century – everything from concept sketches to final drawings and product models.