Before the Mirror. Self Portait
1900
Carl Larsson catches himself in a moment of artistic confidence here, draped in a magnificent, floor-length red coat that practically demands attention against a warm, golden backdrop. Painted in 1900, this self-portrait captures the 47-year-old artist embracing the Art Nouveau style, reaching up to sketch whimsical, swirling green vines that seem to float right off the surface. While Larsson is best known for his cozy watercolors of his family home, this piece shows a bolder, more decorative side of the Swedish master, literally drawing himself into the design of the room.
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