Carl Larsson (b. 1853 d. 1919) was a Swedish painter and representative of the Arts and Crafts movement. Best known for his depictions of idyllic family life, he worked predominantly with oils, watercolours and frescoes. Following his studies, he relocated to Paris to establish his career, though he was initially unsuccessful. The turning point was in 1882, he moved to the Scandinavian artists’ colony in Grez-zur-Loing and undertook an artistic transformation.