A Family: Paintings from a Bygone Age-- Stunning watercolour paintings by one of Sweden's best-loved artists-- Fascinating insight into Swedish rural and artistic life in the late nineteenth century-- Accompanied by an explanatory text giving more detail about his life and techniquesCarl Larsson is one of Sweden's best-loved artists. His stunning watercolours of his home and family from the end of the nineteenth century are acclaimed as one of the richest records of life at that time.The paintings in this book all depict Larsson's family: his wife Karin and their eight children. The accompanying text provides a fascinating insight into Larsson family life, and Carl's painting techniques.Today, over 60, 000 tourists a year visit Sundborn to admire Larsson's home and work. |
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... corner , ready to say goodnight . The other children are also half - seen , and the focus is on the table itself : the jugs , bowls , plates , half - finished rolls , flowers and the glowing oil lamp . SUNDBORN 1900 ESBIORN NOV . 1000 I ...
... corner , ready to say goodnight . The other children are also half - seen , and the focus is on the table itself : the jugs , bowls , plates , half - finished rolls , flowers and the glowing oil lamp . SUNDBORN 1900 ESBIORN NOV . 1000 I ...
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... corners of the house , and the snow isn't snow , it is needles stabbing your eyes . And while you are crying , hobgoblins are whipping your back with canes . Oh , to get indoors and play a game of cards ! " Brita and Kersti watch Carl ...
... corners of the house , and the snow isn't snow , it is needles stabbing your eyes . And while you are crying , hobgoblins are whipping your back with canes . Oh , to get indoors and play a game of cards ! " Brita and Kersti watch Carl ...