CHRISTMAS TREE 1917
In my previous post I featured several Carl Larsson products - a collectible cookie tin and a cake tray. A lot of Larsson's paintings are used for Christmas merchandise. I think he must have really loved Christmas, considering he produced so many Christmas paintings. He must also have loved his children a lot, since he often used them as models for the pretty, robust children in the paintings.
His interior paintings reveal a colorful, warm, bright and cozy world in defiance of the bitter cold world outside. And people even seem to be happy in the outdoor paintings.
Although Larsson was Swedish and not Norwegian, I think that he really represents the Scandinavian spirit and so I have embraced his images wholeheartedly. I especially love the painting of his daughter Brita in her red dress and cap, holding apples and candles. I have a wall hanging of it which goes in my kitchen at Christmas time.
In celebration of the season, I put together this group of a dozen of Larsson's Christmas and winter paintings.
CHRISTMAS EVENING
BRITA WITH APPLES
CHRISTMAS MORNING 1894
THE WASH HOUSE (BRITA WITH SLED)
KERSTI'S SLEIGH RIDE
NOW IT'S CHRISTMAS
"GIRL IN A RED COAT"
"LISBETH"
LITTLE GIRL SKIING
ST. LUCIA DAY
MURRE ON A ROCKING HORSE
Carl Larsson is such a favorite of mine. Thanks for showing these beautiful paintings!
ReplyDeleteHow happy these all are. I especially liked Britta with the sled.
ReplyDeleteI'd never noticed these before - they are very lovely - thanks for sharing/
ReplyDeleteHow lovely, one of my favourite artists. I am Norwegian and have used the St. Lucia picture on my blog several times.
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Christmas,
Sue
Love those pictures! Thanks so much for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteMany Betty MacDonald fan club members are also fond of Carl Larsson.
ReplyDeleteBoth - Carl Larsson and Betty MacDonald enjoyed Christmas very much.
Thank you so much!