Self-portrait

Carl Olof Larsson’s Self-portrait exemplifies his mastery as a Swedish painter associated with the Art nouveau (modern) movement. Known primarily for his idyllic watercolors depicting family life, Larsson’s style combines detailed realism with decorative elegance. His diverse oeuvre includes oils, watercolors, and frescoes, with his most acclaimed work being Midvinterblot, housed in the Swedish National Museum of Fine Arts. Despite his focus on everyday scenes, his Self-portrait reveals a nuanced understanding of identity and artistic self-expression within the context of the Arts and Crafts movement.