Erik Axel Karlfeldt (1864–1931), Honorary Doctor of Philosophy, Poet, 1918

Carl Larsson (1853 - 1919)

Artist/Maker

Artist: Carl Larsson (1853 - 1919)

DatesMade: Executed 1918

Material / Technique

Oil on canvas

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 65,5 x 54,5 cm h x w: Ram 76 x 65,5 cm

Inventory numberNMGrh 2381

AcqusitionGift 1919 by Karin Larsson

Other titlesTitle (sv): Erik Axel Karlfeldt (1864–1931), fil.dr h.c., författare, 1918 Title (en): Erik Axel Karlfeldt (1864–1931), Honorary Doctor of Philosophy, Poet, 1918 Previous: Erik Axel Karlfeldt, 1864–1931

DescriptionDescription: Carl Larsson has painted the Nobel prizewinning poet Erik Axel Karlfeldt in profile, with a dreamy expression. The Dalecarlian wall hanging in the background Larsson “once copied at the Nordic Museum”, and its motif alludes to Karlfeldt’s strong links to the province. Larsson and Karlfeldt had the same circles of friends in Stockholm. After a period when he had lost the desire to paint, Larsson wrote in his book Jag (Myself) that he would “try with Karlfeldt. He deserves it”.

Depicted Person

Erik Axel Karlfeldt (1864 - 1931)

Collection

Paintings (Paintings)

MaterialDuk, Oil paint

TechniquePainting

Object category

painting

External links

Wikidata: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q18588801

Additional texteDescription: In this late portrait, Carl Larsson has depicted the author and Nobel laureate Erik Axel Karlfeldt in profile, with a pensive expression on his face. The Dalecarlia ornamentation in the background was “once copied at Nordiska Museet” by Larsson, and the motif alludes to Karlfeldt’s strong ties with Dalarna. Larsson and Karlfeldt belonged to the same circles in Stockholm. Following a period when he had lost the urge to paint, Carl Larsson writes in his autobiography that he intends to “make an attempt with Karlfeldt. He is worthy”.