Artwork
Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan is a print by the Impressionist artist Anders Zorn. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1937.648
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Anders Zorn's print 'Ernest Renan' dates to 1892 and is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts Ernest Renan seated at a desk, surrounded by books and papers, lost in thought. His dark attire and serious expression contribute to an atmosphere of contemplation.
Technique & Style
Zorn employs chiaroscuro to create depth and emphasize the subject's face and hands, achieved through a single light source casting a warm glow.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Anders Leonard Zorn was a Swedish artist who attained international success as a painter, sculptor, and etching artist.
