Artwork
Gulli II
Gulli II is a print by Anders Zorn. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
Gulli II is a black-and-white print created by Swedish artist Anders Zorn in 1918. The work depicts a woman’s head and shoulders in a high-necked, loose-sleeved dress with her hair pulled back.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Gulli II is portrayed in a straightforward, unadorned manner, focusing on the natural representation of the individual rather than conveying a specific narrative or emotional depth.
Technique & Style
Zorn employed a scratchy, textured drawing style with rapid, expressive strokes. The use of extensive cross-hatching creates depth and shading, characteristic of his lively and sketchy portrait approach.
History & Provenance
Gulli II is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art, though specific details about its creation context or ownership history before acquisition are not provided.
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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.
