The Ten Largest No. 1 | Hilma af Klint Postcard

The Ten Largest, No. 1, Childhood (1907) is the first piece in Hilma af Klint's groundbreaking series The Ten Largest, which explores the stages of human life through abstract art. This painting, focusing on childhood, is vibrant and filled with symbolic references to innocence, growth, and the untapped potential of early life. The composition is filled with soft, flowing shapes and bright colours that evoke the purity, curiosity, and wonder typical of childhood. Af Klint's use of abstract forms—often in the form of circular and organic shapes—suggests the simplicity and openness of the young mind, in harmony with the natural world. The spiritual elements embedded within the piece also hint at the connection between childhood's natural state and the broader cosmic forces, reflecting af Klint's interest in mysticism and the unseen energies that influence human existence. Use the design tools to add custom text or personalise the image.