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.
Sweden
A collection of items from Sweden, reflecting its Nordic heritage and modern design. These pieces span Viking relics to contemporary works, showcasing Sweden’s cultural evolution.
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.
A Pleasant Bathing Place (1896-1898 CE)
A vibrant watercolor with children swimming at a Sundborn bathing place, radiating joy and nostalgia for idyllic Swedish summers.
Portrait of Inga-Maria Thiel (1918 CE)
A delicate watercolor portrays the young Inga-Maria Thiel in a light, Jugendstil style.
Crayfishing (1895 CE)
A luminous watercolor, depicing daughter Lisbeth amidst crayfishing by a tranquil lakeside.
By the Cellar (1917 CE)
A delicate watercolor, portraying children around a root cellar in, capturing rural simplicity and childhood innocence.
Karin By The Shore (1908 CE)
A luminous watercolor depicting the artists wife Karin and daughter Lisbeth in a serene, sunlit garden by the Sundborn River.
The National Costume of Sweden (1778 CE)
Designed in 1778 under Gustav III, this uncut brown velvet national costume from France features sequin and metal foil embroidery, worn by the king to mark Swedish identity.
The Parade Armour of King Erik XIV of Sweden (1562 CE)
This parade armour is an extraordinary example of Renaissance craftsmanship, designed to symbolize Erik XIV’s power and legitimacy, adorned with mythological motifs and national symbols.
Helmet with Grotesque Visor (1540 CE)
A steel helmet from 1540, featuring a theatrical grotesque mask visor, crafted in Germany for King Gustav Vasa’s royal spectacles.
King Gustav Vasas Helmet (1540 CE)
A steel helmet from 1540, crowned with a gilded medieval design, crafted for King Gustav Vasa, merging regal authority with masterful armor artistry.