“Breakfast under the Big Birch,” executed by Carl Larsson around 1895 in Sweden, is a watercolor on paper belonging to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. Measuring 43 x 32 cm, this genre painting is part of the series “A Home” and is housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden.
The artwork captures a serene domestic scene, depicting a family enjoying breakfast beneath a grand birch tree in their garden. The composition encapsulates the essence of idyllic family life, with detailed vegetation and a charming cottage providing a picturesque backdrop. The carefully rendered natural setting, combined with the informal arrangement of family members around the wooden table, conveys a sense of warmth and intimacy. The gentle interplay of light and shadow, along with the delicate color palette, exudes the tranquil ambiance of a leisurely morning, further enhancing the nostalgic and cozy atmosphere typical of Larsson’s oeuvre.
