Anders Zorn

Biography

At the age of 15, Anders Zorn was accepted as a student at the Academy of Fine Arts. Zorn quickly became a highly skilled watercolor painter, gaining early attention for his work. He drew inspiration for his paintings from his travels in Constantinople, Seville, St. Ives in Cornwall, and Paris. He frequently exhibited in solidarity with the Artists' Association; however, he gained increasing recognition within the international art scene. In the United States, he was commissioned to paint portraits of prominent figures, including presidents and members of high society. Zorn achieved considerable international success; nevertheless, Dalarna remained a place of profound personal significance for him, and in 1896 he relocated to Sweden. Zorn's art is defined by two recurring motifs: landscapes and nude studies. He was also an acclaimed portrait painter. He gained recognition for his talent in various techniques. His impressionist art clearly shows influence from contemporary salon painters like John Singer Sargent and Joaquin Sorolla. He is well represented in the Thiel collection with 200 of the artist's 300 etchings, as well as a couple of oil paintings and watercolors.

Wife: Emma Zorn (1860 - 1942)