Carl Larsson
Early Life, Family and Training Carl Larsson was born on 28 May 1853 in the Gamla stan neighborhood of Stockholm, Sweden. His early years were shaped by the narrow, crowded streets of the Old Town and a life of significant hardship. Poverty was a constant presence in his household. At one point, his mother was thrown out of the house, leaving Carl and his brother Johan to face the instability of their living situation. These early exp…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Carl Larsson's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Carl Larsson's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.