A Late-Riser's Miserable Breakfast
- Artist
- Carl Larsson
- Date
- 1900 ; Sweden
- Style
- Art nouveau
- Genre
- Genre painting
"A Late-Riser's Miserable Breakfast" is a captivating genre painting created with watercolor on paper. The artwork humorously depicts a morning scene filled with disorder and discomfort, capturing the mundane aspects of a late riser’s breakfast. Its stylistic elements show subtle influences of Art nouveau (modern), characterized by flowing lines and organic forms. This piece exemplifies the artist’s skill in blending realistic detail with expressive, almost surreal qualities, resulting in a vivid and relatable interior scene that resonates with viewers.
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