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Juliane Marie

Queen Juliane Marie. The pastel is a copy of original by Vigilius Erichsen.

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1775-1800

The time of peace lasted to the end of the century, and neutral Denmark continued to enjoy an economic upturn. At the same time a Danish nationalist tendency made its mark.

Juliane Marie

Juliane Marie, 1729-96, Juliane Marie became Queen of Denmark when she married Frederik V in 1752. Her father was Duke Ferdinand Albrecht of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. She was the mother of Prince Frederik, the Heir Presumptive.

Frederik V

Frederik V was the King of Denmark-Norway from 1746; son of Christian VI and Sophie Magdalene of Brandenburg-Kulmbach, and father of Christian (VII).

Frederik V's robe

When the Danish army’s engineers had invented a new kind of cannon, Frederik 5th attended its trial firing August 6, 1750. When a powderbox exploded near the King, he was thrown to the ground, but fortunately, he and the uniform survived. This is the red uniform the King wore that day. The King was very interested in uniforms, although he did not have a military background. The frock coat is made of woolen cloth like the uniforms, and like the officers’ uniforms is decorated with broad, woven gold braid. There is just more of it on the King’s frock coat. The vest, which is very visible because the frock coat is designed to be worn open, is also decorated with wide gold bands. The combination of red coat and white vest is probably not accidental, these being the Danish colors. And the King must have been remembering Christian 4th’s blood-stained garments when he ordered that this uniform and vest were to be preserved as a reminder that he was lucky to have survived the accident.

Vase

Vase decorated with the goddess of fame, and Apollon and Minerva en grisaille. Made at the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory in 1789 and bought by Crown Prince.

J.F. Struensee, 1824

Portrait of Count J.F. Struensee. Copy by Hans Hansen, 1824, of original by Jens Juel.

Prince Frederik

Frederik the Heir Presumptive, Frederik V’s son. Small plaster of Paris bust by Hartman Beeken.

Bird cage

Bird cage of gilt bronze, with clock, musical works and movable birds. Made in Paris, c. 1780. Hung in Queen Marie’s Audience Chamber at Christiansborg Palace.