Anders Zorn
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Anders Zorn was a Swedish painter and engraver who lived from 1860 to 1920 and became one of the most accomplished artists of his era. He is remembered for his technical skill and significant contributions to both painting and printmaking during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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- Born
- 1860
- Died
- 1920
- Works
- 44
Top works
- Zorn & Carl Larsson
- Anders Zorn - Paintings and Drawings Vol 1
- Exposition Anders Zorn : Peintures, eaux-fortes, aquarelles et sculptures
- Anders Zorn, 1860-1920
- Anders Zorn - Paintings & Drawings Vol 2
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Key facts
- Born
- Anders Leonard Zorn , ( 1860-02-18 ) 18 February 1860, Utmeland, Mora , Sweden–Norway
- Died
- 22 August 1920 (1920-08-22) (aged 60), Stockholm , Sweden
- Education
- Royal Swedish Academy of Arts , Stockholm
- Known for
- Painting , Sculpture , Printmaker in etching
- Spouse
- Emma Lamm
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Key dates
Article
Anders and Emma Zorn around 1885. Reveil (Awakening), the artist's wife Sommarnöje, 1886. Sweden's highest priced painting ever; sold for 26 million SEK on June 3, 2010. Emma Zorn, reading, 1887
Anders Leonard Zorn (18 February 1860 – 22 August 1920) was a Swedish artist who attained international success as a painter, sculptor, and etching artist. His portrait subjects include King Oscar II of Sweden and three American Presidents: Grover Cleveland, William H. Taft, and Theodore Roosevelt. At the end of his life in 1920, he established the Swedish literary Bellman Prize.