Large parts of Ivar Arosenius’ life and art are inextricably intertwined. He and his wife Eva and their daughter Lillan are often cast as protagonists in his dark and materially terse imagery. Another personal dimension that often lurks in Arosenius’ pictures is his haemophilia. To an observer who is unaware of his disease, this self-portrait could appear simply as a picture of unrequited love, but it could actually also be seen as an expression of living in the constant company of death.