Prussian Order of the Black Eagle of Prince Eugen, Duke of Närke

Awarded on July 2, 1890.

Gold, enamel.
Collection of Royal Armoury /Livrustkammaren/, Stockholm.

Breast star.

Silver, gold, enamel.
Size 97 mm.
Weight 90 g.

Impressive level of craftsmanship.

 

Prince Eugen Napoleon Nicolaus of Sweden and Norway, Duke of Närke (August 1, 1865 – August 17, 1947) was a Swedish painter, art collector, and patron of artists.

Prince Eugen was born at Drottningholm Palace as the fourth and youngest son of Prince Oscar, Duke of Östergötland. His mother was Sophia of Nassau. The newborn prince was granted the title of Duke of Närke. Upon his father's accession to the thrones of Sweden and Norway as King Oscar II, the Duke of Närke became fourth in line to the throne. Showing early artistic promise, he studied in Paris, and went on to become one of Sweden's most prominent landscape painters.Throughout his life Prince Eugen was a supporter of fellow artists, and also involved in many cultural organisations and committees.​