Anders Zorn (Mora, 1860 - 1920, Mora)
Dalecarlian Peasant Woman, 1891
Etching on laid paper, 50.2 x 34.9 cm (19 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.)
This small etching by Anders Zorn depicts a bust-length portrait of a woman with a headscarf tied under her chin, protecting her curly hair. The woman wears a cloak or shawl with a striped pattern around her shoulders, and she seems to lean slightly to the right.
Short Gallery
Commentary
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