Familjeidyll 1923

"Familjeidyll" (Family Idyll) is a 1923 painting by Swedish artist Nils Dardel (1888-1943), which is known for its whimsical and surreal style. The painting depicts a couple slumped in chairs with a look of exhaustion, as if they are in the midst of a heated argument. The background is adorned with framed pictures, including a wedding portrait and a scene of a man falling from a tower. This painting is a satirical commentary on the complexities of family life and the often-unrealistic expectations of love and marriage.