An exhibition in the Old House at Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde Prince Eugen's (1865-1947) relationship to the present king of Sweden is that of the Prince being his great grandfather's brother. Already as a child the Prince was found to have artistic talent, and in the 1890's he became one of Sweden's foremost artists. As well as being an artist in his own right, Eugen was an art collector of renown. He also took an interest in the cultural issues of the time and was a dedicated spokesperson for issues such as those of teachers' further education and public libraries. In 1899 the Prince purchased the Waldemarsudde estate, and for a couple of years used the Old House as a summer residence. In 1905 the Mansion - designed by famous Swedish architect Ferdinand Boberg in collaboration with the Prince - was completed. The park and gardens are also designed by the Prince. In 1913 a Gallery Building was added. The Prince contributed extensively to its design, e.g. making use of the then state-of-the-art lighting techniques. In Prince Eugen's will, the estate of Waldemarsudde and all the collections were left to the Swedish state to administer as a public art museum. The exhibition, introducing the Prince, his family and background, goes on to present the Prince in his various roles: as a royal prince and official person, as an artist and art collector, as a private person as well as a leading personality in the cultural sphere. Oscar Björck, Teodor Lundberg och Carl Möller with Eugen on his birthday. Balingsta 1891.