Madonna (1900)
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"Madonna" (1900) by Anders Zorn captures a poignant, reflective moment in somber tones. This monochrome etching draws the viewer into an intimate encounter with its subject, a woman cloaked in a traditional headscarf, her penetrating gaze suggesting moments of introspection or sorrow. The deep, stark lighting enhances her delicate features and the soft folds of her garment, blending realism with a touch of the ethereal. Zorn's technique, evidently seen in the dynamic lines and rich textural contrasts, emphasizes the emotional depth and vulnerability of the figure.
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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.