“The Skier” is a genre painting created around 1909 by Carl Larsson in Sweden. This watercolor on paper artwork is part of the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene winter scene, focusing on a solitary child engaged in the activity of skiing. The child is dressed warmly in a gray coat, dark trousers, bright red gloves, and a grey knit hat, with skis and poles typical of that era. The scene is set in a snow-covered garden bordered by a tall, yellow wooden fence in the background. The fence is flanked by bare trees and shrubs, with a bright red cabin visible behind the fence, adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise cool, snowy landscape. The composition is simple yet evocative, capturing a peaceful moment of outdoor leisure in a beautifully rendered natural setting.
