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The 2 Most Famous Fredrika Bremer Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 2 works by Fredrika Bremer in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Fredrika Bremer left, the most famous is Kristusbarnet (1835), in the collection of the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Our catalog holds 2 works by Fredrika Bremer; the gallery has kept the 2 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1801 – 1865
Most works: Nationalmuseum
Fredrika Bremer's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
The museums that keep Fredrika Bremer's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Fredrika Bremer | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nationalmuseum |
Stockholm | 2 | Kristusbarnet, Fredrika Gustava Poppius (1812-1888), fröken |
Fredrika Bremer year by year: the originals that define each
1835 is the year of every dated Fredrika Bremer work in this selection: here they are, ranked by fame.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Collectors' questions about Fredrika Bremer's paintings
Which work is Fredrika Bremer most famous for?Reveal the answer
Kristusbarnet (1835).
What age was Fredrika Bremer when Kristusbarnet was made?Reveal the answer
34 years old: Kristusbarnet dates from 1835, and Fredrika Bremer was born in 1801.
How many paintings did Fredrika Bremer leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 2 works by Fredrika Bremer.
In which museums do Fredrika Bremer's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Nationalmuseum (Stockholm). The museum table above lists them all.
Which Fredrika Bremer works hang at the Nationalmuseum?Reveal the answer
Kristusbarnet and Fredrika Gustava Poppius (1812-1888), fröken: the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm holds 2 of the works on this page.
Fredrika Bremer: life and work
A Life of Letters and Reform
Fredrika Bremer was a Finnish-born Swedish writer and reformer. Born in Finland, she later moved to Stockholm as a child. She was a talented miniaturist and studied French, English, and German. Her literary career began in 1828 with the publication of her Sketches of Everyday Life, which became an immediate success in Britain and the United States. Known as the "Swedish Jane Austen," she brought the realist novel to prominence in Swedish literature.
Beyond her writing, Bremer was a dedicated activist for social causes. She co-founded several organizations, including:
- The Stockholm Women's Society for Children's Care
- The Women's Society for the Improvement of Prisoners
Literary and Social Impact
Bremer's novel Hertha prompted a social movement that led to significant legal reforms in Sweden, specifically granting all unmarried women legal majority at the age of 25. Her work also inspired the establishment of Högre Lärarinneseminariet, Sweden's first female tertiary school. She traveled extensively through the United States, Cuba, Britain, and various parts of Europe, including Palestine and Greece, documenting her journeys in numerous volumes.
Her notable works include:
- The Neighbors
- The Home
- Homes in the New World
- Life in the Old World