Artwork
Storm (L'orage)
Storm (L'orage) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Anders Zorn. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in plate: ZORN / ZORN; lower right in graphite: A l'Amiga Tainen S. / Souvenir affecteul(illegible) / Zorn; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 0419 Mellon
About this work
Overview
Storm (L'orage) is an etching created by Anders Zorn in 1891, depicting a dramatic scene on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a lone rider on horseback navigating turbulent terrain, surrounded by jagged lines evoking stormy weather. Simplified forms convey a sense of urgency and movement.
Technique & Style
Zorn employed etching, a technique involving scratching metal plates, to achieve sharp, textured lines that enhance the print's dynamic atmosphere.
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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.
