Selma Lagerlof Home 1926

"Selma Lagerlöf's Home, Mårbacka" is a wood engraving by American artist J.J. Lankes, created in 1926. The print depicts the Swedish author's childhood home, a grand estate in Mårbacka, Sweden. The detailed depiction of the building's architecture and surrounding landscape, rendered in stark black and white, captures the home's history and significance. Lankes' use of wood engraving creates a sense of texture and depth, characteristic of his style. This artwork provides a glimpse into the life and literary legacy of one of Sweden's most celebrated authors.