Who painted Reading (Mr. and Mrs. Ch. Deering)?

Reading (Mr. and Mrs. Ch. Deering) was painted by Anders Zorn in 1893.

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Reading (Mr. and Mrs. Ch. Deering) is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Reading (Mr. and Mrs. Ch. Deering) is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Reading (Mr. and Mrs. Ch. Deering)

Anders Zorn , 1893

Reading (Mr. and Mrs. Ch. Deering) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Anders Zorn. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Reading (Mr.

Inscription: Inscribed:"Zorn" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Zorn / 189" lower right composition, in plate, artist's hand. "To my friend Beatty Oct 14 1900" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none
Markings: Marked:"National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

About this work

Overview

Reading (Mr. and Mrs. Ch. Deering) is a 1893 etching on laid Dutch paper by Anders Zorn, depicting an intimate scene of two individuals in a dimly lit room.

Subject & Meaning

The etching captures a serene, private moment between two figures, one in a hat and coat, the other with a shawl, emphasizing their quiet, introspective connection.

Technique & Style

Zorn employed etching techniques, allowing ink to reside in the plate's grooves, resulting in loose, scratchy lines and a textured, sketch-like appearance that enhances the scene's intimacy.

History & Provenance

Created in 1893, the etching's provenance is tied to the sitters, Mr. and Mrs. Ch. Deering, though specific details of its history post-creation are not provided here.