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Omnibus, by Anders Zorn, 1892

Omnibus

Anders Zorn

1892

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Omnibus is a 1892 by Anders Zorn, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Anders Zorn
When & what style?
1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a dimly lit interior scene, with a figure seated in the foreground. The subject is dressed in dark attire, and their face is partially obscured by shadows. The background of the painting is dominated by a large window, which appears to be the primary source of light in the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye towards the figure in the foreground. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject appearing lost in thought. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of Anders Zorn
Artist

Anders Zorn

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.

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