Author Description

From a wintry scene of plein air painting to a game of peek-a-boo by a cozy fireplace, Carl Larsson captures the joys of his lively household with his intimate works of art. After Larsson and his family moved into their country cottage, Lilla Hyttnäs, he found artistic inspiration in visitors, relatives, and the house itself (for which his wife, artist Karin Bergöö, did much of the interior design). The idyllic image Larsson presented in his watercolors—particularly his series A Home—became widely popular, influencing Swedish art and design. Brighten your own home with this calendar of 12 paintings from one of Sweden’s most beloved artists.