The painting Golden Dust (2018) depicts the drawing room of the museum Ett Hem. Visible in the composition are Albert Edelfelt’s Summer Evening as well as one of the room’s two gilded Gustavian sofa sets. On the coffee table stands a sign prohibiting visitors from touching the objects. On the left edge of the painting, a woman is seen standing dressed in early 20th-century fashion.

The painting offers an insightful glimpse into the multifaceted character of the house museum. The museum strives to authentically recreate the atmosphere of a historical home. Both the interior spaces and the dramatized tours convey narrative and a sense of the period — brought to life, as the female figure in the painting suggests.

At the same time, the museum’s prohibition sign in the artwork serves as a reminder of its responsibility to preserve the collection. Although the house museum seeks to evoke the feeling of a home, it is no longer a private residence, but a museum. Its mission is to safeguard the collection and cultural heritage for future generations.