Ernest Renan (1892)
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"Ernest Renan (1892)" is a compelling etching by Swedish artist Anders Zorn, depicting the esteemed French philosopher and writer Ernest Renan surrounded by a myriad of papers and books, suggestive of his scholarly life. Zorn captures Renan in a moment of profound contemplation or fatigue, imbuing the scene with a sense of intellectual weight and personal introspection. The detailed linework adds texture and depth, emphasizing the cluttered yet thoughtful environment, characteristic of a prolific writer engrossed in his work.
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Anders Leonard Zorn (18 February 1860 – 22 August 1920) was a Swedish painter. He attained international success as a painter, sculptor, and etching artist. Among Zorn's 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, he established the Swedish literary Bellman Prize in 1920.