A Studio Idyll: The Artist's Wife and Their Daughter by Carl Larsson. A tender portrait of a woman holding a sleeping infant in a sunlit artist's studio filled with canvases.

A Studio Idyll: The Artist's Wife and Their Daughter

Carl Larsson

1885 · Paper, Watercolor Paint

This intimate watercolor by Carl Larsson captures a quiet moment between the artist's wife, Karin, and their infant daughter in a studio setting.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with softened warm notes — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Guest Room
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1885, this masterfully executed watercolor captures an intimate family moment in Carl Larsson's studio. The artist's wife, Karin, gazes directly at the viewer with a serene expression while holding their sleeping daughter, Suzanne, against a backdrop of artistic tools and canvases.