Artwork
Ada Lymon (Woman in a Large Hat)
Ada Lymon (Woman in a Large Hat) is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Anders Zorn. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Ada Lymon (Woman in a Large Hat) is a drawing by Anders Zorn, created in 1887. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a large hat and dark coat, with her face as the primary focus. Her calm expression and direct gaze convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by detailed, realistic rendering and visible strokes that impart texture. A muted palette dominated by browns and blacks contributes to the overall subdued atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anders Leonard Zorn was born in February 1860 in Mora, Dalarna, the illegitimate son of a Bavarian brewer and a Swedish farmer's daughter; his mother died shortly after his birth, and his grandparents raised him.
