Ulf and Pontus
1894
Carl Larsson captures a delightful moment of childhood imagination featuring his own sons, Ulf and Pontus, as indicated by the inscription at the top. Dressed as dashing soldiers, the older boy stands at attention with a silver helmet and sword, while his brother leans casually against a bright blue chair with a toy rifle. This 1894 piece reflects the artist's famous focus on idyllic Swedish domestic life, turning a simple game of dress-up into a timeless memory. The cluttered mantelpiece behind them, filled with sketches and vases, adds a wonderful layer of 'lived-in' realism to the scene.
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- Watercolor
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Location: Nationalmuseum, Stockholm
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