“A Late-Riser’s Miserable Breakfast” is a genre painting by the Swedish artist Carl Larsson, created in 1900. The artwork is rendered in watercolor on paper and is associated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement.
The artwork depicts a solitary young girl seated at a breakfast table in a modest, yet cozy interior setting. Her facial expression and posture suggest a sense of melancholy or discontentment, reflective of the painting’s title. Surrounding her are various breakfast items, including a pitcher, a cup, some bread, and a floral centerpiece, composed in a meticulous and intricate manner. The scene is infused with the naturalistic and decorative elements characteristic of the Art Nouveau style.
