Gustaf Lundberg: A Swedish Rococo Master Gustaf Lundberg (1695 – 1786) stands as a pivotal figure in Swedish art history, embodying the refined elegance and decorative sensibilities of the Rococo movement. Born in Stockholm to royal chef Gustaf Lundberg and sabina Richter—a family steeped in artistic tradition—his early life was marked by tragedy; orphaned at a young age, he found solace and guidance under his uncle, Fredrik Richter, a celebrated goldsmith who instilled in him an appreciation for craftsmanship and visual beauty. This formative experience profoundly shaped Lundberg’s artistic…