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Carl Larsson

1853 – 1919

Carl Larsson
19th Century
19th Century

Carl Larsson

Born 1853 Died 1919 Works span 1881–1917

A Life Etched in Light: The World of Carl Larsson Carl Larsson, a name synonymous with idyllic Swedish domesticity and artistic innovation, emerged from humble beginnings to become one of Scandinavia’s most beloved painters. Born in Stockholm's Old Town in 1853, his early life was far removed from the serene scenes he would later immortalize on canvas. Poverty cast a long shadow over his childhood; his parents struggled financially, a…

120
dated works
19
chapters
1881
first work
1917
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Carl Larsson's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Carl Larsson's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.