Carl Larsson

Carl Olof Larsson (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈkɑːɭ ˈlɑ̌ːʂɔn] ⓘ; 28 May 1853 – 22 January 1919) was a Swedish painter representative of the Arts and Crafts movement. His many paintings include oils, watercolors, and frescoes. He is principally known for his watercolors of idyllic family life. He considered his finest work to be Midvinterblot (Midwinter Sacrifice), a large painting now displayed inside the Swedish National Museum of Fine Arts.

For other people with similar names, see Carl Larson and Karl Larsson.

Carl Larsson
Self-portrait, 1895
Born(1853-05-28)28 May 1853
Stockholm, Sweden
Died22 January 1919(1919-01-22) (aged 65)
Falun, Sweden
EducationRoyal Swedish Academy of Arts
Known for
  • Painting
  • writing
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