{"product_id":"elsa-beskow-mors-lilla-olle-1903-art-poster","title":"Elsa Beskow: Mors lilla Olle (1903) | Art Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA charming Swedish nursery poster featuring a barefoot boy sharing wild berries with a bear in the forest. Elsa Beskow’s 1903 illustration for \u003cem\u003eMors lilla Olle\u003c\/em\u003e brings together childhood curiosity, Nordic nature and the gentle magic of a classic Swedish song.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted locally on heavyweight matte paper. Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic illustration by Elsa Beskow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated for \u003cem\u003eMors lilla Olle\u003c\/em\u003e in 1903\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlle meeting a bear in a blueberry forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft watercolours and detailed Nordic vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 200 gsm matte quality paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in four sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOlle and the bear in the forest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlle stands barefoot among blueberry bushes with a basket over his arm. In front of him, a large brown bear bends down to accept the berries he offers. The scene feels peaceful and trusting, even though the meeting between a small child and a wild animal gives the illustration a quiet sense of adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeskow surrounds the figures with slender tree trunks, green leaves and a forest floor covered in berries. Olle’s blue clothing and the red details in the basket stand out against the natural greens and browns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA beloved Swedish children’s song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMors lilla Olle\u003c\/em\u003e was written and composed by Alice Tegnér. The song tells the story of a little boy who meets a bear while picking berries in the forest. Unafraid, he shares his berries with the animal until his mother arrives and frightens the bear away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElsa Beskow created the illustration for the 1903 publication \u003cem\u003eMors lilla Olle och andra visor\u003c\/em\u003e. Her picture gives the familiar song a visual world filled with tenderness, humour and close observation of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“among the most well-known and beloved”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eNationalmuseum’s description of Elsa Beskow’s illustrations. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mynewsdesk.com\/se\/nationalmuseum\/pressreleases\/nationalmuseum-foervaervar-elsa-beskow-illustrationer-och-raeddar-barnkulturarv-1004586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNationalmuseum\u003c\/a\u003e. Translated from Swedish.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Elsa Beskow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElsa Beskow was born in Stockholm in 1874 and became one of Sweden’s most influential children’s book artists and authors. Her stories often allow children, flowers, animals and woodland creatures to inhabit the same imaginative world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeskow drew inspiration from Swedish landscapes, family life and the changing seasons. She frequently used her own children as models, helping her illustrations retain natural gestures and a convincing sense of childhood personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of Sweden’s cultural heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cem\u003eMors lilla Olle\u003c\/em\u003e illustration belongs to Nationalmuseum in Stockholm. It was one of four illustrations from the songbook donated to the museum by Benny Andersson in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collaboration between Alice Tegnér and Elsa Beskow connected music, storytelling and illustration. Their songs and pictures have remained part of Swedish childhood culture for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElsa Beskow (1874–1953)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eMors lilla Olle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1903\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIllustration on paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSongwriter and composer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlice Tegnér\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePublication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eMors lilla Olle och andra visor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlle sharing berries with a bear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNationalmuseum, Stockholm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProvenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGift from Benny Andersson, 1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoster material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 gsm matte quality paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGentle woodland art for the home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft greens, warm brown bear and small red details give this poster a playful yet calm expression. It is a natural choice for a nursery, children’s room, reading corner or family space with light wood and muted colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more historical illustrations in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/sweden\"\u003ecollection of Swedish art\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with John Bauer’s woodland illustration \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/john-bauer-poor-little-bear-1912-art-poster\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoor Little Bear!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Mors lilla Olle about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swedish children’s song tells the story of a little boy who meets a bear while picking berries and calmly shares his food with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho created the illustration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration was created by Swedish children’s book artist and author Elsa Beskow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was the illustration made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeskow created it for the 1903 publication \u003cem\u003eMors lilla Olle och andra visor\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the original illustration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original belongs to Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and entered the collection as a gift from Benny Andersson in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper is the poster printed on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster is printed on heavyweight 200 gsm matte quality paper with a smooth, non-reflective surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a frame included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The frame is not included, allowing you to choose one that suits the poster and your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56254269948291,"sku":"1ef2546b-6e48-40f6-8338-7f51a270d3ff","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56254269981059,"sku":"71996e0a-e030-4c06-afe9-e9bcad42cd00","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56254270013827,"sku":"54896946-17d7-4548-bd85-e38535a535dd","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56254270046595,"sku":"dbc25386-f665-4108-b2cd-f404ba2cca98","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/9bcee52e-e2c4-4bec-a7e4-7e9127a7fc55.webp?v=1780299362","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/products\/elsa-beskow-mors-lilla-olle-1903-art-poster","provider":"Hygge by Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}