“Brita and Me” is a self-portrait created by the artist Carl Larsson in 1895. Executed in watercolor on paper, this artwork belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is currently housed at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden.
The artwork depicts a man, presumably Carl Larsson himself, standing with his young daughter Brita perched on his shoulders. Larsson, dressed in a formal, yet colorful attire, balances Brita who is smiling joyfully. The background features a neatly ordered room with wooden paneling and various domestic decorations, including a painting on the wall and a chair. The playful and intimate interaction between father and daughter is the focal point, capturing a moment of familial affection and happiness. The vibrant use of color and attention to detail reflect the distinctive characteristics of Larsson’s style within the Art Nouveau movement.
