Who painted Mr. and Mrs. Furstenburg?

Mr. and Mrs. Furstenburg was painted by Anders Zorn in 1895.

Where can I see Mr. and Mrs. Furstenburg?

Mr. and Mrs. Furstenburg is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mr. and Mrs. Furstenburg?

Mr. and Mrs. Furstenburg is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Mr. and Mrs. Furstenburg

Anders Zorn , 1895

Mr. and Mrs. Furstenburg is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Anders Zorn. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Anders Zorn’s 1895 etching titled *Mr. and Mrs. Furstenburg* presents a seated couple within an interior space. Rendered on laid paper, the image confines the viewer’s attention to the two figures, whose dark clothing and the subdued background create a quiet, intimate atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The work portrays the titular Mr. and Mrs. Furstenburg, positioned opposite each other—him on the right, her on the left. Their poised yet relaxed bearing suggests a moment of private contemplation, emphasizing the personal connection between the partners rather than any narrative action.

Technique & Style

Executed with fine lines characteristic of Zorn’s etching practice, the piece balances detailed rendering with broader tonal washes. The interplay of light and shadow, along with the careful modulation of ink, conveys a realistic likeness while retaining a subtle atmospheric quality that hints at Impressionist influences.

History & Provenance

Created in 1895, the etching was likely commissioned or gifted to the Furstenburg family, though specific ownership records are limited. It has since entered public collections, where it is cited as an example of Zorn’s printmaking during his mature period.

Artist & collection

Artist

Anders Zorn

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.