A Family: Paintings from a Bygone Age

Carl Larsson is one of Sweden's best-loved artists. The watercolours of his home and family from the end of the nineteenth century are widely acclaimed as a one of the richest records of life at that time.
The paintings in this book all depict Larsson's family: his wife Karen and their children - Suzanne, Ulf, Pontus, Lisbeth, Brita, Kersti, Esbjorn - at their home in Sundborn. The accompanying text provides an insight into Larsson family life, and Carl's painting techniques.