Letter-Writing

Carl Larsson (1853 - 1919)

Artist/Maker

Artist: Carl Larsson (1853 - 1919)

DatesSigned: 1912

Material / Technique

Watercolour on paper

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 52,5 x 74 cm h x w x d: Ram 62 x 84 x 5 cm

Inventory numberNMB 1438

AcqusitionBequest 1941 Ms Emma Peterson

Other titlesTitle (sv): Brevskrivning Title (en): Letter-Writing

DescriptionDescription: Carl and Karin Larsson made a home for themselves in Dalarna, which steered away from modern city life. But their philosophy of life was, in fact, innovative. They used objects of strong colours and modern solutions next to older items, of which Karin Larsson’s green flower shelf by the window is an example. The girl writing a letter was the daughter of one of Larsson’s employees.

Collection

Paintings (Paintings)

MaterialWatercolour

TechniquePainting

Object category

painting

External links

Wikidata: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q18546823

Additional texteExhibition text: This watercolour shows one of Carl and Karin Larsson’s daughters writing, but it also has the character of a reportage illustration. It gives a straight-forward account of the interior, not unlike the photos found in today’s home decorating magazines. The green plant stand made according to Karin Larsson’s drawings is a fine example of her design, which strove to combine aesthetic quality with simplicity and function.