Carl & Karin Larsson
Carl Larsson-gården Sundborn
Carl Olof Larsson was a Swedish painter representative of the Arts and Crafts movement. His many paintings include oils, watercolors, and frescoes. Karin Larsson was a Swedish artist and designer who collaborated with her husband, Carl Larsson and was often depicted in his paintings. Karin and Carl Larsson married in 1883 and had eight children.
In 1888, the family got a small house, Lilla Hyttnäs in Sundborn, by Karin’s father Adolf Bergöö. Lilla Hyttnäs became Karin and Carl’s joint art project where their artistic talents got an outlet in a modern and personal way. Through Carl’s paintings and books, Lilla Hyttnäs has become one of the world’s most famous artist homes. The light, Karin’s free interior style and the lively family life, such as depicted in Carl’s beloved watercolours, has almost become synonymous with the image of Sweden.
Karin’s creative power and artistic taste are very important components of Carl’s art. The bold interior decoration, the modern textiles, the rustic furniture – most of which she designed herself. One could say that their artistic talents coexisted in powerful symbiosis – she created the home that he depicted, and together they created the motifs that have come to characterize the picture of Sweden that is cherished the world over.
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About Carl Larsson
Carl Larsson (28 May 1853 – 22 January 1919) was born in the Old Town of Stockholm in 1853. He grew up in a poor family and faced difficult circumstances during his childhood. Despite this, his strong artistic talent became evident at an early age. When he was thirteen, a teacher at his school encouraged him to apply to art school. After attending the Art Academy, Carl worked as an illustrator for books, magazines, and daily newspapers.
About Karin Larsson
Karin Bergöö (3 October 1859 – 18 February 1928) was born in Hallsberg, Sweden, where her father was a successful businessman. Her artistic talent became evident at an early age, leading her to study at the Arts and Crafts School (Slöjdskolan) in Stockholm. In 1877, she continued her education at the Art Academy.
About Lilla Hyttnäs
Carl and Karin Larsson married in 1883 and had eight children. The family quickly became Carl’s favorite models. In 1888, the family got a small house, Lilla Hyttnäs in Sundborn, by Karin’s father Adolf Bergöö. Lilla Hyttnäs became Karin and Carl’s joint art project where their artistic talents got an outlet in a modern and personal way.
Karin’s creative touch and artistic vision play essential roles in Carl’s artwork. The bold interior decorations, modern textiles, and rustic furniture—most of which she designed—are key elements. It can be said that their artistic talents exist in a powerful symbiosis: she crafted the home that he portrayed, and together they developed the motifs that have come to define the image of Sweden, which is admired worldwide.
Carl and Karin Larsson Licensing
Carl and Karin Larsson’s Family Association works to preserve the house, garden, art and to keep Carl and Karin’s works relevant and the museum open to new generations of visitors.
Carl and Karin Larsson’s lifestyle is also reflected in our way of life today. Sustainable, recycled, restored, and re-produced products are winning people’s hearts and attention, and patterns and personal items are taking up more space in our homes.
As a licensee, you will get access to the archives and the opportunity to create amazing collaborations based on the preserved paintings and patterns. The brand also has storytelling texts, official logos, and other brand texts.
Rights & Brands works with finding new partners to keep this cultural heritage alive. The brand program is sold as Carl Larsson-gården Sundborn.
Documentary on SVT
“Karin and Carl Larsson” is a documentary series available worldwide for streaming on SVT. The series consists of three hour-long episodes, telling the story of Karin and Carl’s life and their significance for history and Sweden.
Several art and cultural personalities participate in the documentary, including the architect Gert Wingårdh, influencer and author Elsa Billgren, the artist Lars Lerin, the antiques expert Knut Knutson and the food expert Lotta Lundgren.
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