Artwork
Dal River
Dal River is a print by Anders Zorn. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
This painting shows a wide river in Sweden with soft light on the water. A woman in a red dress sits in a small boat, paddling with one oar.
Zorn painted this near his home in Mora. He used quick brushstrokes to catch the water’s shimmer and sky’s glow. The red dress stands out against the muted greens and blues.
Look up Anders Zorn (Swedish, 1860–1920) to see more like this.
Overview
Dal River is a 1919 print by Swedish artist Anders Zorn, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene Swedish landscape: a broad river with a woman in a red dress rowing a small boat, set against soft, shimmering water and sky. The scene was inspired by Zorn's surroundings in Mora, where he resided.
Technique & Style
Zorn employed quick, expressive brushstrokes to capture the fleeting effects of light on water and in the sky. The vibrant red of the woman's dress provides a striking contrast to the predominantly muted greens and blues of the landscape.
History & Provenance
Created in 1919 near Zorn's home in Mora, Sweden, the work is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Context
Dal River reflects Zorn's affinity for capturing everyday Swedish life and landscapes, characteristic of his oeuvre. For similar works, see other pieces by Anders Zorn (1860–1920).
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
