The Boy Who Was Never Afraid (1912 CE)
This iconic artwork depicts a young boy who was never afraid, Nisse, riding a white horse, surrounded by mythical creatures in an enchanted forest.
Material Watercolor
The Trolls From Domberget Awaiting Strangers (1907 CE)
Curious yet wary, the trolls waited, their hearts heavy with the weight of the unknown. Were these outsiders lost souls seeking shelter, or intruders with darker motives?
Lucia (1913 CE)
Created in 1913 for a Swedish postage stamp, is a captivating illustration that embodies the essence of the Swedish Lucia tradition.
The Sea King’s Queen (1910 CE)
Created for the fairy tale Agneta and the Sea King in the anthology Among gnomes and trolls, this artwork depicts the pivotal moment when the Sea King crowns Agneta as his queen in a shimmering underwater palace.
He Didn’t Rest A Moment Until He Arrived At Dusk (1912 CE)
The tale unfolds in an enchanted, mystical world where nature plays an active role, and Mino’s ride through a dark, starlit forest at night becomes a symbolic journey before he arrived at dusk.
There! He Called, It’s Over There! (1912 CE)
Encountering a mother and her two children, recently evicted from their home, Skulbjörn is moved by their plight. He confronts the landlord responsible, restoring the family’s home.
Sami In Snowstorm (1904-1905 CE)
This artwork vividly captures the rugged beauty of the northern Swedish landscape and the resilience of the Sami people.
The Mountain Gate (1918 CE)
A fascinating anecdote surrounding The mountain gate relates to its connection with the Bergakungen ballet. Bauer was deeply invested in the project, enthusiastically drafting the libretto and creating sketches, including this artwork.
Bewitched Landscape (1924 CE)
A delicate pen and watercolor, conjures a surreal, dreamlike, bewitched landscape world with translucent hues and intricate forms.
Strange Garden (1923 CE)
A dreamlike and strange garden with abstract forms, blending surrealist mystique and Bauhaus precision.
View into the Fertile Country (1932 CE)
A vibrant watercolor and oil work that evokes a pulsating abstract landscape, blending luminous colors and organic forms in a fertile country.
Fish Magic (1925 CE)
An enchanting oil and watercolor depicting vibrant fish floating in a cosmic, nocturnal realm. Oure fish magic.
The Yard and Wash-house (1895 CE)
A vibrant watercolor capturing children including daughter Brita in the yard, sledding in a snowy Swedish winter scene.
Breakfast under the Big Birch (1896 CE)
A notable aspect of Breakfast under the big birch is the inclusion of the Larsson family’s dog, Kapo, seated at the table.
Portrait of Tage Thiel (1915 CE)
A delicate watercolor, portraying young Tage Thiel in Renaissance-style attire at Thielska Galleriet.