Gustav Mauritz Armfelt

The painting of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt (1757–1814) is from 1800 or 1801. Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt is one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in Finnish history. Armfelt was an infantry general, count, courtier and diplomat. He was born in Marttila and died in Tsarskoje Selo. During the reign of Gustav III, he was an influential person in Sweden and later became a trustee of Alexander I of Russia.

Artist: Joseph Grassi. H84039:1.