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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Portrait of Mrs. Howe - Anders Zorn
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Description
A striking portrait by Anders Zorn, featuring a woman in a crimson gown painted with fluid, expressive brushwork.
This portrait depicts Mrs. Howe, captured by the Swedish painter Anders Zorn in 1900. Zorn, a contemporary of John Singer Sargent, gained international recognition for his fluid brushwork and his ability to convey the texture of fabric and the quality of light. In this composition, the subject is seated against a matching red background, creating a monochromatic effect that draws attention to the sitter's posture and the sheen of her gown.
Zorn employs a confident, broad application of paint. The dress, rendered in varying shades of crimson and rose, demonstrates his skill in capturing the reflective properties of silk. The brushstrokes remain visible, providing a sense of immediacy and movement to the fabric. The sitter's expression is direct, engaging the viewer with a calm, composed gaze. The lack of excessive detail in the background ensures that the focus remains entirely on the figure, allowing the interplay of light across the folds of the dress to define the form.
Anders Zorn was a master of the limited palette, often using only four colours to achieve such effects. His work frequently appeared in the salons of Europe and America, where he was a sought-after portraitist for the social elite. This piece reflects his characteristic approach to portraiture, which balances technical precision with a relaxed, painterly finish. The work remains a clear example of his ability to harmonise a subject with their environment through colour and light, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation in favour of a strong, singular visual statement.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Portrait of Mrs. Howe - Anders Zorn
Regular price
From $29.00 USD
Sale price
From $29.00 USD
Regular price
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Anders Zorn
Zorn painted three sitting American presidents: Grover Cleveland, William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. For a Swedish painter from a small town in Dalarna, the commissions represented an extraordinary international reach, built on a reputation as one of the finest portrait painters and etchers of his generation.
He was born in Mora in 1860, studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm, and worked across Paris, London and the United States. His ability to render water and flesh with loose, confident brushwork set him apart from more academic contemporaries. His etchings, numbering roughly three hundred, are considered among the finest of the period.
He returned to Mora later in life, establishing a museum and open-air museum there. The Zorn Museum remains a major cultural institution in Sweden. He died in Mora in 1920, at sixty.
He was born in Mora in 1860, studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm, and worked across Paris, London and the United States. His ability to render water and flesh with loose, confident brushwork set him apart from more academic contemporaries. His etchings, numbering roughly three hundred, are considered among the finest of the period.
He returned to Mora later in life, establishing a museum and open-air museum there. The Zorn Museum remains a major cultural institution in Sweden. He died in Mora in 1920, at sixty.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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Artist Biography
Anders Zorn
Zorn painted three sitting American presidents: Grover Cleveland, William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. For a Swedish painter from a small town in Dalarna, the commissions represented an extraordinary international reach, built on a reputation as one of the finest portrait painters and etchers of his generation.
He was born in Mora in 1860, studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm, and worked across Paris, London and the United States. His ability to render water and flesh with loose, confident brushwork set him apart from more academic contemporaries. His etchings, numbering roughly three hundred, are considered among the finest of the period.
He returned to Mora later in life, establishing a museum and open-air museum there. The Zorn Museum remains a major cultural institution in Sweden. He died in Mora in 1920, at sixty.
He was born in Mora in 1860, studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm, and worked across Paris, London and the United States. His ability to render water and flesh with loose, confident brushwork set him apart from more academic contemporaries. His etchings, numbering roughly three hundred, are considered among the finest of the period.
He returned to Mora later in life, establishing a museum and open-air museum there. The Zorn Museum remains a major cultural institution in Sweden. He died in Mora in 1920, at sixty.
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