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      Marcus Larson, 1825 – 1864

      The 17 Most Famous Marcus Larson Paintings, Ranked

      The best-loved painting by Marcus Larson is Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman (1846), which hangs in the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Stormy Sea (1857) and Eva Sophia Fridman, 1791-1861, gift med rusthållare Arvid Larsson come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 17 works by Marcus Larson: here are the 17 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.

      Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.

      Portrait of Marcus Larson
      Marcus Larson · 1825 – 1864
      Born · died
      1825 – 1864, Åtvids församling
      Movement
      Romanticism
      Works in our catalogue
      17
      Most famous
      Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman (1846)
      Most works at
      Nationalmuseum

      Top 10 Marcus Larson paintings: the canvases everyone knows

      Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman (1846) by Marcus Larson
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      Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman

      1846 · Oil On Canvas · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

      This portrait functions as a quiet record of a specific existence. The subject, Arvid Larsson, is presented with a formal dignity that speaks to his status and the era of 1846. There is an intimacy in the way the light brushes his features, grounding him in a space that feels both personal and enduring. While the artist would later become known for the raw power of stormy seas and the…

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      Stormy Sea (1857) by Marcus Larson
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      Stormy Sea

      1857 · Oil On Canvas · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

      A lone sailing ship struggles against a turbulent, monochromatic sea, positioned slightly below the horizontal midline to emphasize the vastness of the surrounding ocean. The composition centers on the dark silhouette of the vessel, caught in a struggle against rhythmic, swirling crests of water. Light breaks through heavy, moisture-laden clouds in dramatic crepuscular rays, creating a strong chiaroscuro effect that illuminates the churning surface. The palette is dominated by deep…

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      Eva Sophia Fridman, 1791-1861, gift med rusthållare Arvid Larsson by Marcus Larson
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      Eva Sophia Fridman, 1791-1861, gift med rusthållare Arvid Larsson

      Oil · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

      The portrait captures Eva Sophia Fridman in a moment of quietude. She sits against a dark, undifferentiated background that pushes her figure forward. Light enters from the upper left, brushing her forehead and the curve of her shoulder. This directional glow carves her features out of the shadows, creating a sense of three-dimensional volume. Her gaze is steady, held within the soft contours of a face rendered with smooth gradations.…

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      Mountains and Waterfall (1851) by Marcus Larson
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      Mountains and Waterfall

      1851 · Oil On Canvas · Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki

      In Mountains and Waterfall, Marcus Larson presents a landscape defined by the raw, unbridled energy of the natural world. This work, painted about 1851, captures a wild mountain scene where the terrain is characterized by rugged rocky outcrops and steep, craggy cliffs. Amidst this geological intensity, resilient coniferous trees cling to the earth, their forms shaped by the harsh environment. The central focus remains the waterfall, which descends through the…

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      Stony Forest (1853) by Marcus Larson
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      Stony Forest

      1853 · Oil On Canvas · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

      In this 1853 landscape, we find ourselves positioned low within a dense, shaded woodland. The perspective draws the eye upward, lending a monumental weight to the large stone formations that dominate the scene. These boulders, weathered and rugged, anchor the composition with their heavy, organic presence. Between the jagged edges of the rocks, slender coniferous trees reach toward a canopy that filters the light, creating a soft, diffused glow. It…

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      Bark Beating to Windward at Kullaberg (1849) by Marcus Larson
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      Bark Beating to Windward at Kullaberg

      1849 · Oil · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

      A turbulent maritime scene unfolds across a wide horizontal expanse, capturing the raw struggle between human endeavor and the elements. In the foreground, a small rowing boat filled with figures battles choppy, dark waves, their vulnerability emphasized by the scale of the surrounding ocean. To the right, rugged cliffs meet the sea where white surf crashes violently against the stone. The midground features two larger sailing vessels navigating the swells,…

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      Swedish Lake. Study (1853) by Marcus Larson
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      Swedish Lake. Study

      1853 · Oil · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

      In this 1853 study, we find ourselves standing at the edge of a silent, wooded expanse. The scene is a delicate observation of a Swedish lake, captured during a moment of profound stillness. Unlike the turbulent, crashing waters often associated with the artist's more dramatic compositions, this work focuses on the subtle interplay of light and shadow across a tranquil landscape. The composition is layered horizontally, leading the eye from…

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      Shipwreck (1855) by Marcus Larson
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      Shipwreck

      1855 · Oil On Canvas · Gothenburg Museum of Art, Gothenburg

      The oil on canvas depicts a vessel caught in the midst of a violent sea. A diagonal composition directs the eye from the lower left, where churning white foam rises, toward the center of the frame where the ship tilts precariously. The vessel's masts appear fractured against a heavy, dark sky. To the right, craggy, dark cliffs meet the edge of the turbulent water. The color palette relies on deep…

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      Stormigt hav vid fyr (1859) by Marcus Larson
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      Stormigt hav vid fyr

      1859 · Oil On Canvas · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo

      A dark, turbulent seascape occupies the frame, defined by a low-angle perspective that places the viewer near the churning surface of the water. The composition is dominated by a heavy, monochromatic sky where dark clouds in shades of black and deep brown are interrupted by a central, pale light source. This light, likely the moon, creates a high-contrast chiaroscuro effect, illuminating the edges of the clouds with cream and ochre…

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      Burning Steamship (1857) by Marcus Larson
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      Burning Steamship

      1857 · Oil · Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki

      The scene unfolds through the dramatic work titled Burning Steamship, a piece that captures a moment of intense maritime peril. Known also by the title Burning Steamer, this work carries the Swedish name Brinnande ångbåt. The artist behind this turbulent vision is Marcus Larson, a man whose life was deeply tied to the shifting moods of the natural world. He brings a sense of raw, unyielding energy to the canvas,…

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      More Marcus Larson canvases, 11 to 17

      Marcus Larson's canvases, period by period

      Early Period

      1846 – 1853 · 4 works in this list
      Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman (1846), Marcus Larson #1 Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman 1846 · Nationalmuseum Mountains and Waterfall (1851), Marcus Larson #4 Mountains and Waterfall 1851 · Finnish National Gallery Bark Beating to Windward at Kullaberg (1849), Marcus Larson #6 Bark Beating to Windward at Kullaberg 1849 · Nationalmuseum Swedish Lake. Study (1853), Marcus Larson #7 Swedish Lake. Study 1853 · Nationalmuseum

      Mature Period

      1853 – 1861 · 11 works in this list
      Stormy Sea (1857), Marcus Larson #2 Stormy Sea 1857 · Nationalmuseum Stony Forest (1853), Marcus Larson #5 Stony Forest 1853 · Nationalmuseum Shipwreck (1855), Marcus Larson #8 Shipwreck 1855 · Gothenburg Museum of Art Stormigt hav vid fyr (1859), Marcus Larson #9 Stormigt hav vid fyr 1859 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design Burning Steamship (1857), Marcus Larson #10 Burning Steamship 1857 · Finnish National Gallery

      What Marcus Larson painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Rocks 8 works

      Mountains and Waterfall (1851), Marcus Larson #4 Mountains and Waterfall 1851 · Finnish National Gallery Stony Forest (1853), Marcus Larson #5 Stony Forest 1853 · Nationalmuseum Bark Beating to Windward at Kullaberg (1849), Marcus Larson #6 Bark Beating to Windward at Kullaberg 1849 · Nationalmuseum Shipwreck (1855), Marcus Larson #8 Shipwreck 1855 · Gothenburg Museum of Art

      Waves 7 works

      Stormy Sea (1857), Marcus Larson #2 Stormy Sea 1857 · Nationalmuseum Stormigt hav vid fyr (1859), Marcus Larson #9 Stormigt hav vid fyr 1859 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design Burning Steamship (1857), Marcus Larson #10 Burning Steamship 1857 · Finnish National Gallery Burning Steamer (1858), Marcus Larson #14 Burning Steamer 1858 · Nationalmuseum

      Clouds 7 works

      Rocky Landscape with Waterfall (1859), Marcus Larson #12 Rocky Landscape with Waterfall 1859 · Nationalmuseum Norwegian Fjord in Moonlight. Motif from the Sogne-Fjord (1861), Marcus Larson #13 Norwegian Fjord in Moonlight. Motif from the Sogne-Fjord 1861 · Nationalmuseum Stormy Sea (1857), Marcus Larson #2 Stormy Sea 1857 · Nationalmuseum Shipwreck (1855), Marcus Larson #8 Shipwreck 1855 · Gothenburg Museum of Art

      Sky 6 works

      Swedish Lake. Study (1853), Marcus Larson #7 Swedish Lake. Study 1853 · Nationalmuseum Norwegian Mountain Landscape with Waterfall (1856), Marcus Larson #11 Norwegian Mountain Landscape with Waterfall 1856 · Nationalmuseum Stormy Sea (1857), Marcus Larson #2 Stormy Sea 1857 · Nationalmuseum Mountains and Waterfall (1851), Marcus Larson #4 Mountains and Waterfall 1851 · Finnish National Gallery

      Where Marcus Larson's canvases hang

      The 4 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

      Museum City Works by Marcus Larson Paintings from this list
      Nationalmuseum, StockholmNationalmuseum Stockholm 12 Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman, Stormy Sea, Eva Sophia Fridman, 1791-1861, gift med rusthållare Arvid Larsson
      Finnish National Gallery, HelsinkiFinnish National Gallery Helsinki 3 Mountains and Waterfall, Burning Steamship, Burning Steamboat
      Gothenburg Museum of Art, GothenburgGothenburg Museum of Art Gothenburg 1 Shipwreck
      National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, OsloNational Museum of Art, Architecture and Design Oslo 1 Stormigt hav vid fyr

      Marcus Larson's best-loved canvas of each decade

      1. 1840s
      2. 1850s
        Stormy Sea (1857) by Marcus Larson
        2 of 17

        Stormy Sea

        Age 25 – 34 · Nationalmuseum

        A lone sailing ship struggles against a turbulent, monochromatic sea, positioned slightly below the horizontal midline to emphasize the vastness of the surrounding ocean. The composition centers on…

      3. 1860s
        Norwegian Fjord in Moonlight. Motif from the Sogne-Fjord (1861) by Marcus Larson
        Ranked 13 of 17

        Norwegian Fjord in Moonlight. Motif from the Sogne-Fjord

        Age 35 – 39 · Nationalmuseum

        In "Norwegian Fjord in Moonlight. Motif from the Sogne-Fjord" by Marcus Larson, the composition utilizes a central receding perspective to establish a sense of depth within the landscape.…

      About Marcus Larson's canvases: your questions answered

      What is the best-known painting by Marcus Larson?Read the answer

      Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman (1846), Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Stormy Sea (1857) and Eva Sophia Fridman, 1791-1861, gift med rusthållare Arvid Larsson follow.

      What age was Marcus Larson when Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman was painted?Read the answer

      Marcus Larson, born in 1825, was 21 years old: Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman dates from 1846.

      What are the 10 most famous paintings by Marcus Larson?Read the answer

      Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman, Stormy Sea, Eva Sophia Fridman, 1791-1861, gift med rusthållare Arvid Larsson, Mountains and Waterfall, Stony Forest, Bark Beating to Windward at Kullaberg, Swedish Lake. Study, Shipwreck, Stormigt hav vid fyr and Burning Steamship. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many works did Marcus Larson paint in all?Read the answer

      17 works by Marcus Larson are in our catalogue, dated 1846 to 1861.

      Where can I see Marcus Larson's most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Mostly in Nationalmuseum (Stockholm), Finnish National Gallery (Helsinki) and Gothenburg Museum of Art (Gothenburg); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Marcus Larson paint the best-loved canvases?Read the answer

      In 1850s, which gave 12 of the 17 works on this page, Stormy Sea among them.

      Which are Marcus Larson's earliest and latest famous canvases?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman (1846); the latest is Norwegian Fjord in Moonlight. Motif from the Sogne-Fjord (1861).

      What did Marcus Larson paint most often?Read the answer

      Rocks (8), Waves (7) and Clouds (7), across the 17 works on this page.

      Which medium did Marcus Larson paint in most often?Read the answer

      Oil On Canvas, used in 11 of the 17 works on this page.

      Which movement is Marcus Larson's painting part of?Read the answer

      Romanticism, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which Marcus Larson canvases hang at the Nationalmuseum?Read the answer

      The Nationalmuseum, Stockholm holds 12 of the works on this page, among them Arvid Larsson, 1785-1841, rusthållare, gift med Eva Sophia Fridman, Stormy Sea and Eva Sophia Fridman, 1791-1861, gift med rusthållare Arvid Larsson.

      Can I buy a reproduction of a Marcus Larson canvas?Read the answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.

      Marcus Larson: a life in paint

      Simeon Marcus Larson: A Life in Dramatic Landscapes

      Early Life and Career

      Simeon Marcus Larson, born in Åtvidaberg, Östergötland, Sweden in 1825, was a pivotal figure in 19th-century Swedish painting. He is widely recognized as one of Sweden’s foremost landscape painters and often labeled ‘the most outstanding of the Swedish Düsseldorf painters.’ Larson's early artistic training laid the foundation for his later mastery of dramatic landscapes.

      Artistic Style and Influences

      Larson’s work is characterized by its intense drama, frequently depicting rivers under turbulent skies and harrowing shipwrecks amidst violent storms. His style centers on capturing the raw power and movement of nature. He skillfully employed light and color to create a sense of tension and immerse the viewer in the scene. Stormy Sea at Sunset exemplifies his ability to portray the ocean’s fury with remarkable detail.

      • His artistic development was significantly shaped by the Düsseldorf school of painting, known for its realistic depictions of landscapes.
      • He drew inspiration from Romanticism's emphasis on emotional expression and the sublime power of nature.

      Notable Works

      Larson’s oeuvre includes several iconic paintings that showcase his unique style:

      • Stormy Sea at Sunset: A powerful depiction of a tempestuous sea under a dramatic sky.
      • River Under Stormy Skies: Captures the intensity and movement of a river during a severe storm.
      • Shipwreck in a Storm: Illustrates the vulnerability of human endeavors against the overwhelming force of nature.

      Museum Collections

      Larson’s works are held in prominent collections, allowing audiences to experience his art firsthand:

      • Åtvidaberg Museum, Sweden – Features a significant collection of Larson's paintings, including River under stormy skies.
      • Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden – Houses several of Larson’s works, notably Shipwreck in a storm.

      Legacy and Historical Significance

      Larson's dramatic landscapes profoundly influenced generations of artists. His emphasis on capturing the emotional and psychological aspects of nature can be seen as a precursor to the Expressionist movement. He bridged the gap between traditional landscape painting and more emotionally charged artistic expressions. His work remains a testament to the power of nature and the human response to its grandeur.

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