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Dagmar, by Anders Zorn, ink, 1912

Dagmar

Anders Zorn

1912

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Dagmar is a 1912 ink by Anders Zorn, depicting Bathing, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Anders Zorn
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman, Dagmar. She's the main focus, with simple surroundings. The artist used a lot of detail to draw her, which makes her stand out. The woman's face is very expressive, and you can see the artist's skill in drawing her. The simple background helps to emphasize her. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.

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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