Artwork
Seaward Skerries
Seaward Skerries is a print by Anders Zorn. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Seaward Skerries is a 1913 print by Swedish artist Anders Zorn, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures on a rocky shoreline: one standing and hat in hand, appearing relaxed, the other in a seated or kneeling position amidst jagged rocks.
Technique & Style
Zorn employed quick, scratchy lines to convey the texture of wind-blown grass and rough rock surfaces, achieving a natural, spontaneous feel.
History & Provenance
Created in 1913, the work's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
Characteristic of Zorn's ability to capture everyday moments, this piece reflects his observation of human interaction with the natural world.
Legacy
As part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, Seaward Skerries contributes to the institution's holdings of early 20th-century European prints.
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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.
