Artwork
Madame Simon, II
Madame Simon, II 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.
About this work
Overview
Madame Simon, II is an etching created by Anders Zorn in 1891 on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The etching portrays a woman lost in thought, her head tilted downward and eyes cast down. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a dark coat or shawl against a light background. The subdued mood suggests introspection or quiet reflection, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's inner world.
Technique & Style
Zorn's use of etching on wove paper achieves a textured, nuanced effect. Delicate lines and subtle shading convey the subject's contemplative state, creating a sense of depth and quiet contemplation.
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.
