Selma Lagerlöf 1908

"Selma Lagerlöf" is a portrait by Swedish artist Carl Larsson, painted in 1908. The painting depicts Selma Lagerlöf, a renowned Swedish novelist and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, in a seated pose, her hand resting on her chin. The background features a decorative wallpaper design and a potted plant with red flowers, creating a visually rich and detailed composition. Larsson's signature style, characterized by its warm colors and naturalistic details, is evident in this work. The painting is currently housed in the Bonniers Konsthall in Stockholm, Sweden.