{"title":"Anders Zorn","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nude-woman-arranging-her-hair-anders-zorn","title":"Nude Woman Arranging Her Hair - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nude woman is seated, arranging her hair, in this oil painting by Anders Zorn. The red ribbon around her neck and body provides a striking contrast to the muted background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn (1860-1920) was a Swedish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, celebrated for his realistic depictions of Swedish life and culture. He gained international acclaim for his technical skill, particularly in capturing the effects of light and water. Zorn's work often features portraits, genre scenes, and nudes, characterised by a distinctive, fluid brushwork. This painting presents a nude woman seated on a chair, arranging her hair. A red ribbon drapes around her neck and body, adding a striking contrast to the pale flesh tones. The background is rendered in muted browns and greens, creating a sense of intimacy and enclosure. Zorn's characteristic brushstrokes are evident in the loose, expressive handling of the paint, which gives the work a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. The composition focuses on the figure, with the surrounding environment serving to frame and accentuate her form. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation and natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793655243087,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793674805583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793674838351,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nude-Woman-Arranging-Her-Hair_Poster_CompositorV1_1779921247903.jpg?v=1779921878"},{"product_id":"old-soldier-anders-zorn","title":"Old Soldier - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of an elderly soldier, this etching by Anders Zorn uses fine lines to create texture and depth, capturing the dignity and introspection of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn, a Swedish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, is celebrated for his technical skill and ability to capture light and movement. He is particularly known for his portraits, genre scenes, and nudes. Zorn's etchings, like this portrait, demonstrate his mastery of the medium, using a network of lines to create form and texture. His work often reflects an interest in depicting everyday life and the character of his subjects. This etching presents a portrait of an elderly soldier. The man is depicted from the chest up, his face etched with lines that suggest age and experience. He wears a heavy coat or cloak, its texture rendered with dense, short strokes. The lines are thin and precise, creating a sense of depth and volume. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and introspection, capturing the essence of a man who has lived a long and eventful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/tending-the-sick-sebastien-bourdon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTending the Sick - Sébastien Bourdon — Sébastien Bourdon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/christus-in-gesprek-met-nikodemus-pieter-de-grebber\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChristus in gesprek met Nikodemus - Pieter de Grebber — Pieter de Grebber\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793676607823,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793734574415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793734607183,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Old-Soldier_Poster_CompositorV1_1779921969990.jpg?v=1779922119"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-with-a-model-anders-zorn","title":"Self-portrait with a Model - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis self-portrait by Anders Zorn shows the artist in his studio, palette in hand, with a nude model in the background. The painting exemplifies Zorn's confident brushwork and interest in capturing fleeting moments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn (1860-1920) was a Swedish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, celebrated for his technical skill and ability to capture light and movement. He is considered one of Sweden's foremost artists. Zorn's work spans portraiture, genre scenes, and nudes, often depicting Swedish life and landscapes. His style is characterised by a loose, painterly approach, influenced by Impressionism, but with a distinctive realism. He achieved international recognition during his lifetime, and his works are held in major museums worldwide. 'Self-portrait with a Model' exemplifies Zorn's confident brushwork and interest in capturing fleeting moments. The painting depicts Zorn himself, palette in hand, standing before an easel. In the background, a nude model is visible, partially obscured by shadow. The composition is dynamic, with a sense of immediacy. The artist's face is rendered with careful attention to detail, while the rest of the scene is painted with broader, more expressive strokes. The colour palette is muted, dominated by browns, creams, and greys, with touches of red adding visual interest. The painting offers a glimpse into the artist's studio and working process, as well as his engagement with the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/miss-elsie-palmer-john-singer-sargent\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMiss Elsie Palmer - John Singer Sargent — John Singer Sargent\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793945862479,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793954775375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793954808143,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-portrait-with-a-Model_Poster_CompositorV1_1779922685065.jpg?v=1779923421"},{"product_id":"smoking-woman-anders-zorn","title":"Smoking Woman - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Anders Zorn depicts a woman in profile, holding a cigarette. The artwork is characterised by its loose, sketch-like quality, with a network of fine lines creating a sense of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn (1860-1920) was a Swedish painter, printmaker, sculptor, and draughtsman. He achieved international success as a society portraitist, known for his fluid brushwork and ability to capture the character of his sitters. Zorn's etchings are particularly admired for their technical skill and expressive use of line. He was influenced by Impressionism and plein air painting, but developed his own distinctive style. 'Smoking Woman' is an etching that exemplifies Zorn's mastery of the medium. The composition depicts a woman in profile, holding a cigarette. The etching is characterised by its loose, sketch-like quality, with a network of fine lines creating a sense of light and shadow. The woman's features are softly rendered, and her expression is contemplative. The background is suggested with minimal detail, focusing attention on the figure. The overall effect is one of intimacy and immediacy, capturing a fleeting moment in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-inn-of-the-three-ravens-james-tissot\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Inn of the Three Ravens - James Tissot — James Tissot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793983316303,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793990820175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793990852943,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Smoking-Woman_Poster_CompositorV1_1779923165478.jpg?v=1779924249"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-emma-in-the-paris-studio-anders-zorn","title":"Portrait of Emma in the Paris Studio - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Anders Zorn depicts Emma in the artist's Paris studio. The painting features soft lighting and expressive brushwork, capturing a sense of intimacy and spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn, a Swedish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, is known for his realistic yet impressionistic style. He often depicted scenes of everyday life, portraits, and nudes, capturing the fleeting effects of light and movement. His technical skill and ability to convey atmosphere made him one of the most celebrated artists of his time. Zorn's work reflects an interest in naturalism and a talent for capturing the essence of his subjects. In this portrait, Emma is shown in what appears to be Zorn's Paris studio. She is wearing a red dress with small white polka dots. The composition is informal, with Emma leaning over a stack of canvases or artworks. The background is simple, with a wooden wall providing a neutral backdrop. The painting has a warm, intimate feel, achieved through the use of soft lighting and a limited colour palette. Zorn's brushwork is loose and expressive, adding to the sense of immediacy and spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/in-the-garden-mary-cassatt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIn the Garden - Mary Cassatt — Mary Cassatt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57794011496783,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57794022703439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57794022736207,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Emma-in-the-Paris-Studio_Poster_CompositorV1_1779923644785.jpg?v=1779924861"},{"product_id":"studio-idyll-anders-zorn","title":"Studio Idyll - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1918 oil painting by Swedish artist Anders Zorn depicting a nude woman playing an instrument on a bed of furs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn painted Studio Idyll in 1918, during the final years of his career. The work depicts a nude model reclining on a bed of thick furs while playing a stringed instrument. This composition is characteristic of Zorn's later studio works, where he explored the relationship between the human form and natural textures. The artist used his famous limited palette, consisting primarily of yellow ochre, vermilion, ivory black, and white. This choice of colours allows for a cohesive tonal range that focuses on the warmth of the skin against the neutral background. By restricting his palette, Zorn achieved a naturalistic effect that mimics the way the human eye perceives light in a dim interior.\n\nThe brushwork is loose and confident. Zorn applied paint with broad strokes to suggest the softness of the fur and the solid volume of the figure. He avoided fine details in the background to keep the viewer's attention on the model and the instrument. The lighting appears to come from a single source, casting soft shadows that define the musculature and posture of the subject. This approach to light and shadow is a feature of Zorn's technique, which he developed through his earlier success as a watercolourist and etcher. The texture of the paint itself is visible on the surface, adding a tactile quality to the representation of the heavy furs.\n\nZorn was one of the most successful Swedish artists of his time. He was known for his ability to capture the effects of light on water and skin. In Studio Idyll, he combined these interests by placing the model in a controlled environment. The painting reflects his interest in the unadorned human figure, a subject he returned to frequently throughout his life. This specific piece is held in a private collection but remains a clear example of his mature style. It demonstrates his skill in balancing anatomical accuracy with a fluid, expressive application of oil paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/miss-elsie-palmer-john-singer-sargent\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMiss Elsie Palmer - John Singer Sargent — John Singer Sargent\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843811844431,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855478038863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855478071631,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/a1ca66de-b978-4e21-af19-3c04abebf529_0.jpg?v=1780592669"},{"product_id":"hugo-reisinger-anders-zorn","title":"Hugo Reisinger - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1907 oil portrait of the art collector Hugo Reisinger by Swedish artist Anders Zorn. It features Zorn's characteristic broad brushwork and limited colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn painted this portrait of Hugo Reisinger in 1907. Reisinger was a prominent German-American businessman and art collector. He was known for his efforts to introduce contemporary German art to American audiences. Zorn depicts him seated in a relaxed yet formal pose. The subject holds a grey hat in his lap. His dark suit contrasts with the lighter tones of the background.\n\nZorn used a limited palette for this work. This approach is typical of his mature style. He often restricted his colours to black, white, ochre, and vermilion. This technique creates a sense of unity across the canvas. The brushwork is broad and fluid. It suggests form and texture without relying on fine detail. The background appears to be an interior space with decorative elements. These shapes are loosely defined. The artist avoids sharp outlines. Instead, he uses shifts in tone to define the space.\n\nThe lighting focuses on Reisinger's face and hands. His expression is direct and observant. Zorn was known for his ability to capture the character of his sitters through rapid execution. This portrait demonstrates his skill in balancing realism with impressionistic handling. The composition is stable. The wooden arms of the chair frame the lower half of the figure. This work represents the international nature of Zorn's career. He was in high demand among the social and financial elite of Europe and the United States.\n\nThe texture of the paint is visible on the surface. Zorn applied the oil in thick, confident layers. This creates a physical presence that is characteristic of his work. The sitter's hands are rendered with a few precise strokes. This economy of means is a hallmark of Zorn's technique. The overall effect is one of quiet authority. It reflects the status of the subject as a man of influence in the art world of the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/in-the-garden-mary-cassatt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIn the Garden - Mary Cassatt — Mary Cassatt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843827540303,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843829604687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843829637455,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hugo-Reisinger_Poster_CompositorV1_1780442044292.jpg?v=1780445783"},{"product_id":"the-little-brewery-anders-zorn","title":"The Little Brewery - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1890 oil painting by Swedish artist Anders Zorn depicting women working in a Stockholm brewery. The scene uses a muted palette and loose brushwork to capture light in an industrial interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn painted The Little Brewery in 1890. It depicts the interior of the Hamburg brewery in Stockholm. Women are shown engaged in the manual labour of bottling and corking beer. This work belongs to a period when Zorn moved away from his earlier watercolour success to master oil painting. He focused on capturing the effects of light in dark industrial interiors.\n\nThe composition uses a limited palette of ochres, greys, and muted greens. Zorn employs broad brushstrokes to suggest form and movement. In the foreground, a woman sits on a barrel. Her figure is illuminated by a light source from an open doorway in the background. The floor is wet. It reflects the dim light and the shapes of the workers. To the right, crates of glass bottles are visible. These are rendered with quick, economical marks. The perspective leads the eye from the foreground figures toward the workers deeper in the room.\n\nZorn is known for using a restricted palette of lead white, yellow ochre, vermilion, and ivory black. This limited range is evident in the earthy tones of this scene. The painting captures a specific moment of labour. It records the physical environment of the late nineteenth-century Swedish working class. The figures are integrated into the space through the shared tonal values of their clothing and the brewery walls.\n\nThe artist avoids sentimentalising the subject. He treats the brewery workers with the same technical focus he applied to his high-society portraits. The play of light on the damp floor and the glass surfaces provides the primary visual interest. This approach aligns with the naturalist movement of the late 1800s. It prioritises direct observation of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/chateau-dornans-gustave-courbet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChâteau d'Ornans - Gustave Courbet — Gustave Courbet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-angelus-jean-francois-millet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Angelus - Jean-François Millet — Jean-François Millet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843829571919,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855479906639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855479939407,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/1cc8211f-a9a4-4ae4-9eb6-19f46c710d6a_0.jpg?v=1780592025"},{"product_id":"a-premiere-anders-zorn","title":"A premiere - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mother guides a child into the sea in this 1888 watercolour by Anders Zorn. The work captures the play of light on water and skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn painted \"A premiere\" in 1888 during a summer stay in Dalarö, Sweden. This watercolour depicts a mother leading a small child into the sea for their first dip of the season. The composition focuses on the physical interaction between the figures and the movement of the water. Zorn captures the effects of light on wet skin and the surface of the Baltic Sea.\n\nThe artist used broad washes of colour to define the forms. He avoided sharp outlines, preferring to let the fluid nature of the medium suggest the atmosphere of a bright day. The reflections in the water are rendered with quick, confident strokes. These marks describe the ripples and the depth of the shallow pool. The skin tones of the figures are composed of warm ochres and pinks, contrasting with the cooler tones of the water.\n\nDalarö is an island in the Stockholm archipelago where Zorn spent many summers. The clear light of the Swedish coast provided the ideal conditions for his experiments with plein air painting. In this work, the artist explores the transparency of water and how it distorts the submerged parts of the human body. The child's legs appear slightly refracted beneath the surface, a detail that adds to the realism of the scene.\n\nZorn's ability to render the human form without idealisation was a hallmark of his style. He portrayed his subjects with a sense of health and vitality that was characteristic of the Swedish national romantic movement. This watercolour remains one of his most famous depictions of the Swedish summer. It demonstrates his technical skill in handling a difficult medium while maintaining a sense of spontaneous observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/in-the-garden-mary-cassatt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIn the Garden - Mary Cassatt — Mary Cassatt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843834585423,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843834683727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843834716495,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-premiere_Poster_CompositorV1_1780442405203.jpg?v=1780446388"},{"product_id":"impressions-of-london-anders-zorn","title":"Impressions of London - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA foggy Victorian street scene in London by Swedish artist Anders Zorn. This 1890 watercolour captures a horse-drawn omnibus and pedestrians through a thick urban mist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn painted this scene during his stay in London in 1890. The work captures the atmospheric quality of a Victorian street under a heavy fog. Zorn used a limited palette of greys and browns with ochre tones to depict the damp, overcast environment typical of the city at the time.\n\nThe composition features a horse-drawn omnibus on the right side. A visible advertisement for Pears Soap appears on the side of the vehicle, which was a common sight in late nineteenth-century London. A woman stands near a tall gas lamp in the middle ground, her figure rendered with quick, fluid strokes. To the left, a horse and carriage emerge from the mist, while gold lettering on a building facade suggests a commercial shopfront.\n\nZorn was primarily known for his oil portraits and etchings, but his watercolours from this period demonstrate a mastery of light and atmosphere. He avoided precise details in favour of capturing the immediate sensation of the urban environment. The wet pavement reflects the dull light, creating a sense of movement and moisture. This piece is part of a series where Zorn explored the visual effects of the London fogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-little-garden-william-merritt-chase\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Little Garden - William Merritt Chase — William Merritt Chase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843839402319,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850156024143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850156056911,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Impressions-of-London_Poster_CompositorV1_1780442644380.jpg?v=1780531091"},{"product_id":"red-sand-anders-zorn","title":"Red Sand - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1902 oil painting by Swedish artist Anders Zorn, depicting a nude figure moving through sunlit foliage on a sandy bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn painted Red Sand in 1902. The work depicts a nude woman navigating a steep, sandy bank partially obscured by dense foliage. Zorn uses a warm colour palette dominated by earthy reds and ochres alongside deep greens to depict the sunlit Swedish environment. The composition places the viewer at a low angle, looking up toward the figure as she moves through the brush.\n\nThe brushwork is characteristic of Zorn's mature style. He employs broad, confident strokes that prioritise the movement of light over precise anatomical detail. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating dappled patterns across the subject's skin and the ground. This technique allows the figure to appear integrated with her surroundings. The red sand of the title provides a strong tonal base for the lower half of the canvas, contrasting with the shadows found within the thicket. The artist captures the specific texture of the dry earth and the varied greens of the summer growth.\n\nZorn was known for using a limited palette, often restricting his colours to a few essential pigments: yellow ochre, cadmium red, ivory black, and lead white. In this work, he achieves a wide range of tones through careful mixing and layering. The texture of the paint is visible, particularly in the rendering of the leaves and the rough surface of the earth. This approach reflects his background in watercolour, where he first developed his skill for capturing atmospheric effects. Red Sand is an example of Zorn's ability to combine the traditions of academic figure painting with the spontaneous observation of the Impressionist movement. The painting is currently part of the collection at the Zorn Museum in Mora, Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-little-garden-william-merritt-chase\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Little Garden - William Merritt Chase — William Merritt Chase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843858604367,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843859849551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843859882319,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Red-Sand_Poster_CompositorV1_1780443484986.jpg?v=1780448289"},{"product_id":"madame-clara-rikoff-anders-zorn","title":"Madame Clara Rikoff - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1887 oil portrait by Swedish artist Anders Zorn depicting Madame Clara Rikoff in a domestic interior. The work features Zorn's characteristic fluid brushwork and a muted tonal palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn painted this portrait of Madame Clara Rikoff in 1887. It represents a period when the Swedish artist was establishing his reputation in Paris as a leading portraitist. The composition places the subject in a dimly lit interior, where she stands beside a draped piece of furniture. Her dark attire contrasts with the pale tones of her face and the warm highlights on her gloves.\n\nZorn used a restricted palette for this work. He relied on earth tones and blacks to create a sense of atmosphere. The brushwork is fluid and confident, particularly in the rendering of the fabric and the background details. This technique allows the artist to suggest form and texture without relying on precise outlines. The light source appears to come from the side, casting soft shadows across the room and defining the contours of the sitter's features.\n\nThe painting captures a specific moment in late nineteenth-century social history. Madame Rikoff was the wife of a Danish banker, and the portrait reflects the status and fashion of the era. Zorn's ability to balance formal portraiture with a more spontaneous, painterly approach made his work popular among the European elite. The interior setting includes a patterned carpet and decorative wall hangings, which provide a sense of the domestic environment without distracting from the central figure.\n\nThis work demonstrates Zorn's mastery of tonal values. By using subtle variations of brown and grey, he creates a space that feels three-dimensional. The placement of the figure slightly off-centre adds a sense of movement to the scene. It is a characteristic example of Zorn's early oil paintings, showing his transition from watercolour to the heavier medium while retaining a light, descriptive touch. The artist avoids heavy ornamentation, focusing instead on the play of light across different surfaces. This approach gives the portrait a modern quality that distinguished Zorn from his more traditional contemporaries in the Paris Salon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/chateau-dornans-gustave-courbet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChâteau d'Ornans - Gustave Courbet — Gustave Courbet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-angelus-jean-francois-millet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Angelus - Jean-François Millet — Jean-François Millet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843864961359,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843865452879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843865485647,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madame-Clara-Rikoff_Poster_CompositorV1_1780443844049.jpg?v=1780448890"},{"product_id":"spetssom-lace-making-anders-zorn","title":"Spetssöm (Lace-making) - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA domestic scene by Swedish artist Anders Zorn depicting two women making lace. This oil painting uses a limited palette and loose brushwork to capture quiet concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn was a Swedish painter who achieved international success for his portraits and genre scenes. This work, titled Spetssöm, depicts two women engaged in the traditional craft of lace-making. The composition focuses on the concentration of the subjects as they work with fine threads. Zorn uses a limited selection of colours, often referred to as the Zorn palette. This typically consists of yellow ochre, vermilion, ivory black, and lead white. By restricting his range, he creates a unified tonal atmosphere that emphasises light and form over varied hues.\n\nThe Zorn palette is a specific technical approach that limits the artist to four pigments. By using only yellow ochre, vermilion, ivory black, and lead white, Zorn achieved a wide range of flesh tones and atmospheric effects. This method requires a sophisticated understanding of colour mixing and value. In Spetssöm, the skin tones of the two women are rendered with subtle transitions between warm and cool shades. The black pigment acts as a blue when mixed with white, allowing for the cool shadows seen in the fabric and hair.\n\nThe brushwork is loose and gestural, characteristic of Zorn's mature style. He applies paint with broad strokes that suggest detail without defining every edge. The woman in the foreground wears a light-coloured blouse with small dark patterns. Her companion is dressed in a bold red garment that provides a strong contrast against the neutral background. Light enters from the side, illuminating the hands and the delicate lace. This focus on domestic labour was a common theme in late nineteenth-century Scandinavian art. Zorn often returned to his home region of Mora in Sweden to find subjects, interested in preserving local traditions through his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-line-at-the-butchers-shop-edouard-manet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Line at the Butcher's Shop - Édouard Manet — Édouard Manet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900350570831,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900356600143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900356632911,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Spetss-m-Lace-making-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781232626766.jpg?v=1781232637"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/anders-zorn.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}