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A Swedish Fairy Tale, 1897. Creator: Carl Larsson
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A Swedish Fairy Tale, 1897. Creator: Carl Larsson
A Swedish Fairy Tale, 1897
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Arts And Crafts Arts And Crafts Movement Arts Crafts Movement Carl Larsson Carl Olof Larsson Diptych Fairytale Folk Story Folk Tale Larsson Carl Legend Legendary Mythical Beasts Mythical Creatures Mythological Creature Norway Norwegian Princess Shepherd Troll
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Carl Larsson's enchanting painting, "A Swedish Fairy Tale," transports us to the 19th century with its idyllic depiction of a scene from a classic Scandinavian folktale. The diptych, created by the renowned Swedish artist in 1897, showcases a full-length image of two children, a boy and a girl, engrossed in a book that appears to tell the story of Askeladden, a legendary character from Norwegian folklore. The boy, with a mischievous grin, points to an illustration in the book, while the girl looks up, her eyes wide with wonder and excitement. The painting's rich colors and intricate details bring the story to life, with the lush greenery of the countryside in the background and the warm glow of the sunlight filtering through the trees. The diptych's accompanying frame, with its sculpted and gilded wooden relief and black finish, adds an elegant touch to the artwork. The mythical beast, Jorgen Engebretsen Moe, or Jorgen Moe, is also present in the painting, lurking in the shadows. The beast, a popular character in Asbjornsen and Moe's fairytales, is depicted as a fearsome creature, but its presence in the painting adds to the sense of adventure and excitement. This painting is a testament to the enduring power of folktales and mythology, and the way they continue to captivate and inspire us. It is a treasure of Swedish and Norwegian heritage art, and can be found in the National Museum of Sweden in Stockholm, where it continues to delight and intrigue visitors from around the world.
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