Artwork
Dagmar
Dagmar is an ink print by Anders Zorn. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Dagmar is an etching created by Anders Zorn in 1912 on laid Dutch paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a woman, Dagmar, as its central figure, set against uncomplicated surroundings that serve to highlight her presence. The level of detail in her depiction draws the viewer's attention.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching, a technique that allows for intricate detail, the work showcases Zorn's skill in capturing expressive facial features. The simplicity of the background further emphasizes Dagmar's prominence.
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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.
