Carl Larsson
As a child, Carl Larsson showed an early interest and talent for art. At the age of 13, he began his education at the Royal Swedish Academy of Art in Stockholm. There his talent was quickly recognized and encouraged.
After graduating from the art academy, Larsson began working as an illustrator for various magazines and books. His illustrations stood out for their attention to detail and sense of atmosphere. His work became popular and made him well-known in the art scene.
In 1882 Carl Larsson married the artist Karin Bergöö, and together they had eight children. This family situation became a central theme in Larsson's art. He began to capture domestic life, especially the life of his own family, in his paintings. His works often depicted simple country life, cozy interiors, and the loving relationship between parents and children.
Carl Larsson was a master of light and color. His paintings were characterized by warm and bright colors that created a cozy atmosphere. His style, known as the "Larsson style," influenced many other artists of his time.
In addition to his painting, Larsson was also an interior decorator. Together with his wife, he designed their home in Sundborn into a true work of art. Their unique blend of traditional Swedish elements and modern design became a model for many other interior designers.
Carl Larsson's works have been internationally recognized and shown in numerous exhibitions. He received several awards and honors for his artistic achievements.
Carl Larsson passed away on January 22, 1919 in Falun, Sweden. However, his legacy as one of the most important Swedish artists of the 19th century lives on and his works are still popular and inspiring today.
To our knowledge the art works on this page were created in the years from 1894 to 1913.
Carl Larsson uses for the pictures shown here mostly the technique: Aquarelle.
The pictures are predominantly assigned to the art direction Art Nouveau.
Carl Larsson was mainly concerned with the following motives: Portrait.
The art works of the artist are dominated by the colors gray, pastel and brown.
5 works of the artist Carl Larsson can be found here: Private Collection.