Artwork

Le soi disant malade (El supuesto enfermo)

Le soi disant malade (El supuesto enfermo), by Carl Larsson, unspecified, 1908
Le soi disant malade (El supuesto enfermo), by Carl Larsson, unspecified, 1908

Le soi disant malade (El supuesto enfermo) is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Carl Larsson. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Le soi disant malade (El supuesto enfermo), painted in 1908 by Swedish artist Carl Larsson, deviates from his typical watercolor domestic scenes, showcasing instead an oil-on-canvas serene interior.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a quiet, intimate moment: a woman, dressed in a dark striped dress, sits attentively beside a sleeping child in a bed with distinctive green frame and red blanket, her posture suggesting absorption in a book.

Technique & Style

Larsson employs warm, softly lit colors and thoughtful composition to evoke a sense of calm, inviting the viewer into the serene atmosphere of the scene.

History & Provenance

Part of the National Museum of Fine Arts collection in Buenos Aires, this work contrasts with Larsson's more renowned large-scale pieces like *Midvinterblot (Midwinter Sacrifice)*.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Carl Larsson

Artist

Carl Larsson

Carl Olof Larsson (Swedish pronunciation: ; 28 May 1853 – 22 January 1919) was a Swedish painter representative of the Arts and Crafts movement.