Anders Zorn
(Swedish, 1860-1920).


Little Girl in Traditional Dress (1883).
Watercolor on paper laid on board.

During a period of travel from 1881 to 1885 Zorn became acquainted with the artistic movement of realism.

Although realism did not significantly affect Zorn’s anecdotal view, it brought a certain eloquence to his brushstrokes, and fluency in colour/value relationships.

Zorn had begun to explore what was to become the essence of his art - the ability to draw the viewer into the creative process.