The artwork, titled “Portrait of Emma in the Paris studio,” was executed in 1894 by Anders Zorn. It is an oil painting on canvas, belonging to the Realism art movement, and is categorized as a portrait. Currently, the artwork is held in a private collection.
In the portrait, a woman identified as Emma is depicted in an intimate and domestic scene within a Parisian studio. The artist captures her in a mid-action pose, reaching into what appears to be a portfolio filled with papers or art pieces. She is attired in a rich, red dress adorned with subtle patterns, which contrasts vividly against the more muted and neutral studio background. Emma’s expression and posture exude a sense of thoughtful engagement, giving the viewer insight into a private moment of her life, masterfully rendered by Zorn’s skilled, realistic style. The background elements and Emma’s attire, along with the detailed rendering, emphasize the techniques and characteristics typical of the Realism movement.
