Carl Larsson’s Bedroom and Studio
An interpretation in miniature of the Carl Larsson painting, “Daddy’s Room,” circa 1895. The tall cabinet is signed “JJonis 81.” My mother made the bed herself, based on Carl’s painting “My Bedroom,” 1909. The Carl doll is actually called “Albert” and was made by Doreen Sinnet in March of 2001.
Carl’s studio is an annex off the back of the house. The first photo of the studio was the original studio on display at the American Swedish Institute over twenty years ago. Visitors caught only a glimpse of Carl’s easel through the open doorway at the back of his bedroom. The picture on the bottom is my reinterpretation of his studio. I found the high-back Cindy Malone chair in my mother’s collection, and it resembles Carl’s studio chair as depicted in his paintings, “The Studio. One Half. 1984-7” and “Carl Larsson. Self-portrait. 1912.”
Photos by Karen Nyenhuis
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