After putting the children to bed
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Carl Larsson's After putting the children to bed into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Carl Larsson's tender watercolor After Putting the Children to Bed (1894) radiates the golden warmth of Scandinavian domestic bliss. The intimate scene captures Larsson's wife Karin in their Sundborn home, quietly mending by lamplight while their sleeping daughter lingers nearby – a masterpiece of the Swedish Arts and Crafts Movement. Rendered in Larsson's signature delicate washes with luminous yellows against earthy greens, the work exemplifies his revolutionary approach: elevating everyday moments into poetic icons. This particular piece belongs to his famed "A Home" series (1894-98), which redefined Scandinavian interior aesthetics by blending folk art traditions with Japanese compositional elegance. Art historians celebrate Larsson as the visual architect of Swedish national identity, his works serving as cultural ambassadors during the late 19th-century national romantic period – where this painting’s humble domesticity became symbolic of idealized Nordic values.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork shines brightest in transitional areas like reading nooks or bedrooms measuring at least 50x70cm reproduction size to preserve its intricate details. The honeyed palette naturally complements Farrow & Ball's "India Yellow" walls or oak furnishings, while the folk art motifs pair exquisitely with handmade ceramics or linen textiles. Consider floating it in a thin blonde wood frame atop a textured throw blanket display for cohesion. In home offices, position it near task lighting to echo the painting’s own glow, creating psychological continuity between Larsson’s restorative vision and modern workspaces. The piece particularly elevates Scandinavian minimalist interiors when given breathing room – mirroring Larsson’s own spatial balance between sentiment and restraint.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
