The bronze statue of Hertig Karl stands in central Karlstad. Inaugurated on June 19, 1926, the statue serves as a reminder that he granted Karlstad city privileges in 1584.
In 1908, the Karlstad city council decided to erect a statue of Karl IX. Christian Eriksson was commissioned to complete the statue based on advice from Anders Zorn. However, the city lacked the necessary funds, and the statue could not be ordered until 1924.
The exact location of the statue was not initially decided. Consequently, a paper model was created to test different proposed sites. Architect Ragnar Östberg was among several who advocated for a placement in front of the residence, where the finished bronze statue was eventually positioned.
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Written by Nik Frost
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