After The Prom
1908
Carl Larsson captures the delightful exhaustion of youth in this 1908 watercolor, showing a young woman slumping onto a bench after a late-night ball. Dressed in a voluminous polka-dot gown, she rests in what appears to be an artist's studio, surrounded by leaning canvases and a wooden easel. The lit candles on the mantel create a cozy, sleepy atmosphere, while a Swedish plaque on the wall hints at a memorial dedication from 1900. This piece is a classic example of Larsson’s talent for turning quiet, domestic moments into luminous, storybook scenes.
- Technique
- Watercolor
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