The artwork titled “Christmas Morning,” created by Carl Larsson in 1894 in Sweden, is a genre painting that belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement.
In the artwork, a domestic scene unfolds on a festive Christmas morning. The painting captures a moment filled with intimate family charm. Children are engaged in various activities, displaying their excitement and joy on this special day. One child, standing on a bed, appears to be enthusiastically playing with a toy while another child, seated on a chair, is focused on a ship. Another child engrossed in reading remains seated on the floor, absorbed in a book, while yet another child at a small table seems engrossed in her own festive activities. The room is adorned with a Christmas tree and other holiday decorations, enhancing the warm and celebratory atmosphere depicted in this genre painting.
