The artwork, titled “Zorn and his Wife,” was created by artist Anders Zorn in 1890. This etching on paper belongs to the Realism movement and measures 31.5 x 21 cm. The genre of this artwork is portrait.
In the artwork, two figures are prominently featured, presumably the artist and his spouse, situated in a domestic interior. The artist’s face is rendered with meticulous attention to detail, emphasizing the contours and expressions, while the presence of his wife provides a subtle yet profound contrast in the background. The etching showcases skilled craftsmanship through the intricate use of light and shadow, highlighting the subjects with a realistic tonality that was characteristic of the Realism movement. The overall composition is intimate, capturing a moment of quiet interaction between the two figures. The detailed hatching and cross-hatching techniques contribute to the depth and texture, giving the piece a rich and atmospheric quality.
