Carl Larsson: Child in a Red Dress on a Rocking Horse

Red against carved golden wood — Carl Larsson's image of a young child astride a white rocking horse captures the joyful domestic world of his Sundborn home. Daffodils on the sideboard, intricate carved panelling, and that vivid red dress come together in a scene that feels simultaneously painted and inhabited. A classic Larsson interior postcard for art lovers, families, and postcrossing. Browse the full Carl Larsson collection.