Carl Larsson

here is a Friday favorite post...Carl Larsson. You probably already know who he is, but if not, he was a swedish artist living from 1853- 1919. I discovered him from my dear mother in law. Her mother, Nana, was part swedish. I know Nana's father was swedish, and I am actually not sure about her mother,I should know that! But either way, J's mom is part swedish and once I found out (especially as a I was-and still am- so in love with her son), I started being interested in Swedish things. His mother has some Carl Larsson prints in their home, and I love them. And Nana's home had a definite swedishness about it. I didn't realize it then, but just loved her home, LOVED it. So since then, it has been a favorite.

Here is a picture of the front door to Carl Larsson's home in Sundborn, Sweden. And if you want more of the lovliness of swedish homes, do a flickr search for them. The are just wonderful.


This is one of my favorite paintings, and J's mom has this print. I gotta get me one! I love it, the woman is Larsson's wife Karin...she's beautiful. I am amazed at the detail he captures, the facial expressions, the colors.


And these next two are from a swedish home. Lovely!!


Just wanted to share a little bit of scandinavian love with you. Happy Friday, have a sweet weekend.