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      Anders Zorn, 1860 – 1920

      The 100 Most Famous Anders Zorn Paintings, Ranked

      The best-loved painting by Anders Zorn is Self-portrait (1882), which hangs in the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice (1894) and Junikväll (Evening in June) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 340 works by Anders Zorn: here are the 100 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.

      Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.

      Portræt af Anders Zorn
      Anders Zorn · 1860 – 1920
      Født · død
      1860 – 1920, Mora
      Bevægelse
      Impressionist style
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      Top 10 Anders Zorn paintings: the canvases everyone knows

      Self-portrait (1882) af Anders Zorn
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      Self-portrait

      1882 · Acrylic On Canvas · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

      Anders Leonard Zorn’s “Self-Portrait,” painted in 1882, isn't merely a likeness; it’s an intimate revelation, a carefully constructed glimpse into the mind and spirit of one of Sweden’s most celebrated artists. Executed in delicate watercolor on paper, this work transcends the typical self-portraiture of its time, offering not just a visual representation but a profound meditation on identity, observation, and the artist's own place within the world. The painting captures…

      Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice (1894) af Anders Zorn
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      Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice

      1894 · Acrylic On Canvas · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston

      Anders Leonard Zorn's "Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice," painted in 1894, isn’t merely a portrait; it’s an exquisitely rendered distillation of memory, movement, and the enduring allure of Venetian light. The painting captures not just a likeness of the American socialite Isabella Stewart Gardner – a woman renowned for her passionate collecting and transformative influence on Boston's Museum of Fine Arts – but also a feeling, a fleeting moment suspended…

      Mrs. John Crosby Brown (Mary Elizabeth Adams, 1842–1918) (1900) af Anders Zorn
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      Mrs. John Crosby Brown (Mary Elizabeth Adams, 1842–1918)

      1900 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

      Anders Leonard Zorn’s “Mrs. John Crosby Brown (Mary Elizabeth Adams, 1842–1918)” is more than just a portrait; it's a window into the life of a remarkable woman and a testament to her profound impact on the world of music. Painted in 1900, this oil-on-canvas masterpiece captures Mary Elizabeth Adams Brown – a philanthropist whose dedication resulted in one of the most significant collections of musical instruments housed at The Metropolitan…

      Ida by the Window (1908) af Anders Zorn
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      Ida by the Window

      1908 · Oil On Canvas

      Anders Zorn painted Ida by the Window in 1908. The subject of this work is Ida, who held the position of housekeeper at the artist's home in Mora. She is depicted standing before a window, wearing a green dress and a white scarf around her neck. Her hands rest on her hips as she gazes outward. In the background, two other figures are visible, one positioned on the left side…

      Valsen af Anders Zorn
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      Valsen

      Oil On Canvas

      , also known as The Waltz, is an oil painting by the Swedish artist Anders Zorn. Executed in 1891, the work captures a moment of movement within a social setting. The piece is recognized by both its original title and its English translation.

      Vallkulla af Anders Zorn
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      Vallkulla

      Etching

      Vallkulla is an etching produced by the Swedish artist Anders Zorn. This work originated in Sweden and was created in 1912. The piece is classified within the category of prints, etchings, and works on paper. It is a specific example of the artist's output during this period of his career.

      Halsey Cooley Ives (1894) af Anders Zorn
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      Halsey Cooley Ives

      1894 · Oil On Canvas · Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis

      The room feels quiet, heavy with the weight of a man’s presence. Halsey Cooley Ives sits in a three-quarter pose, his body angled slightly away while his gaze drifts toward an unseen point beyond the frame. There is a profound sense of stillness here, as if the air itself has paused to respect his contemplation. He is a man of substance, draped in a dark suit that seems to absorb…

      Portrait Study of a Man (1901) af Anders Zorn
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      Portrait Study of a Man

      1901 · Oil On Canvas · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

      The man sits in a quiet, heavy stillness, his gaze meeting the viewer with a steady and direct intensity. Light spills from the upper left, catching the ridge of his forehead and the edge of a hand, while the rest of his form retreats into deep, charcoal shadows. There is a profound sense of introspection here, as if he has just paused mid-thought to acknowledge an unexpected presence in the…

      Charles Nagel (1901) af Anders Zorn
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      Charles Nagel

      1901 · Oil On Canvas · National Portrait Gallery, Washington

      In this 1901 oil on canvas, we encounter Charles Nagel not as a mere likeness, but as a study in quiet dignity. The subject is positioned in a bust-length composition, his gaze meeting ours with a serious, steady expression that suggests a life of intellect and weight. There is a certain gravity to his posture, an unhurried stillness that commands the space around him. The lighting is handled with a…

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      Nude Girl in Doorway (1900) af Anders Zorn
      #11

      Nude Girl in Doorway

      1900 · Art Institute of Chicago

      A single female figure occupies the center of a vertical frame, caught in the act of stepping through a heavy wooden door. The scene is rendered in grayscale,…

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      The Artist's Wife (1889) af Anders Zorn
      #12

      The Artist's Wife

      1889 · Nationalmuseum

      There is a profound stillness in this 1889 portrait. We find ourselves in a private, domestic moment, watching a woman lost in the pages of a book. The…

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      Maria Sheldon Scammon (1895) af Anders Zorn
      #13

      Maria Sheldon Scammon

      1895 · Art Institute of Chicago

      The room feels quiet, held in a heavy stillness where light and shadow perform a slow dance across the figure of Maria Sheldon Scammon. She sits with a…

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      Castles in the Air (1885) af Anders Zorn
      #15

      Castles in the Air

      1885 · Nationalmuseum

      A young woman occupies the center of this 1885 watercolor, framed by the circular silhouette of a large parasol. The composition uses the parasol as a halo, casting…

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      Mefisto Consul Dahlander (1884) af Anders Zorn
      #16

      Mefisto Consul Dahlander

      1884 · Nationalmuseum

      Anders Zorn created Mefisto Consul Dahlander in 1884. The work functions as a role portrait, capturing a specific characterization rather than a standard likeness. The subject is Harald…

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      The Omnibus (1892) af Anders Zorn
      #24

      The Omnibus

      1892 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

      Inside the dim, enclosed space of a public trolley, a quiet drama unfolds. This 1892 oil on canvas captures a fleeting slice of life from the bustling boulevards…

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      Abram Piatt Andrew, Jr. (1911) af Anders Zorn
      #25

      Abram Piatt Andrew, Jr.

      1911 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

      This oil on canvas portrait depicts Abram Piatt Andrew, Jr. and was executed by the Swedish artist Anders Zorn. The work was created in 1911. The subject of…

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      Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice (1894) af Anders Zorn
      #26

      Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice

      1894 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

      In the quiet, amber-hued corridors of art history, few portraits capture the ephemeral magic of a single moment as poignantly as Anders Leonard Zorn’s 1894 masterpiece, Isabella Stewart…

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      Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich (1913) af Anders Zorn
      #27

      Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich

      1913 · National Portrait Gallery

      The sitter, Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich, meets the viewer with a presence that commands the space. He sits as a man of significant influence, a prominent American Republican politician…

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      Mrs Henriette Lamm af Anders Zorn
      #91

      Mrs Henriette Lamm

      Nationalmuseum

      In this portrait, titled Mrs Henriette Lamm, Anders Leonard Zorn turns his attention to a woman who occupied a significant place in his personal circle. The subject, Henriette…

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      Untitled (AQQLRN) (1918) af Anders Zorn
      #92

      Untitled (AQQLRN)

      1918

      A Glimpse into Swedish Elegance: Anders Zorn’s 1918 Portrait Anders Leonard Zorn's *Untitled (AQQLRN)*, painted in 1918, is more than just a portrait; it’s an intimate study of…

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      Grover Cleveland (1899) af Anders Zorn
      #93

      Grover Cleveland

      1899

      Anders Zorn, a Swedish painter who achieved international success, rendered this portrait of Grover Cleveland in 1899. The work captures the 22nd President of the United States with…

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      A Musical Family (1905) af Anders Zorn
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      A Musical Family

      1905 · Nationalmuseum

      In this oil painting titled A Musical Family, the artist Anders Zorn captures a quiet moment of communal connection. Created in 1905, the work presents a scene of…

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      Mrs. Morewood (1883) af Anders Zorn
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      Mrs. Morewood

      1883 · Suomen Kansallisgalleria

      In the realm of Swedish Impressionism, few works capture the delicate intersection of social poise and inner reflection as profoundly as Anders Leonard Zorn’s Mrs. Morewood. Painted in…

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      What Anders Zorn painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Anders Zorn's canvases hang

      De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

      Museum By Værker af Anders Zorn Malerier fra denne liste
      Nationalmuseum, StockholmNationalmuseum Stockholm 35 Self-portrait, The Artist's Wife, Girl from Dalecarlia knitting. Cabbage Margit
      Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, BostonIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston 8 Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice, The Omnibus, Abram Piatt Andrew, Jr.
      Thiel Gallery, StockholmThiel Gallery Stockholm 5 Model Study, On the Rock, In the Loft
      Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 5 Mrs. John Crosby Brown (Mary Elizabeth Adams, 1842–1918), Wet, Edward R. Bacon (1846–1915)
      Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago Chicago 5 Portrait Study of a Man, Nude Girl in Doorway, Maria Sheldon Scammon
      National Portrait Gallery, WashingtonNational Portrait Gallery Washington 4 Charles Nagel, Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich
      New York Historical Society, New York CityNew York Historical Society New York City 2 Charles Tracy Barney (1850–1907), Samuel Untermyer (1858–1940)
      National Portrait Gallery of Sweden, SträngnäsNational Portrait Gallery of Sweden Strängnäs 2 Untitled (AQQLRE), Agnes Branting (1862-1930), textile artist, textile researcher

      Anders Zorn's best-loved canvas of each decade

      1. 1870s
        Model Study (1879) af Anders Zorn
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        Model Study

        Alder 10 – 19 · Thiel Gallery
      2. 1880s
        Self-portrait (1882) af Anders Zorn
        Canvas 1 of 100

        Self-portrait

        Alder 20 – 29 · Nationalmuseum

        Anders Leonard Zorn’s “Self-Portrait,” painted in 1882, isn't merely a likeness; it’s an intimate revelation, a carefully constructed glimpse into the mind and spirit of one of Sweden’s…

      3. 1890s
        Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice (1894) af Anders Zorn
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        Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice

        Alder 30 – 39 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

        Anders Leonard Zorn's "Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice," painted in 1894, isn’t merely a portrait; it’s an exquisitely rendered distillation of memory, movement, and the enduring allure of…

      4. 1900s
        Mrs. John Crosby Brown (Mary Elizabeth Adams, 1842–1918) (1900) af Anders Zorn
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        Mrs. John Crosby Brown (Mary Elizabeth Adams, 1842–1918)

        Alder 40 – 49 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

        Anders Leonard Zorn’s “Mrs. John Crosby Brown (Mary Elizabeth Adams, 1842–1918)” is more than just a portrait; it's a window into the life of a remarkable woman and…

      5. 1910s
      6. 1920s

      About Anders Zorn's canvases: your questions answered

      What is the best-known painting by Anders Zorn?Read the answer

      Self-portrait (1882), Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice (1894) and Junikväll (Evening in June) follow.

      What age was Anders Zorn when Self-portrait was painted?Read the answer

      Anders Zorn, born in 1860, was 22 years old: Self-portrait dates from 1882.

      What are the 10 most famous paintings by Anders Zorn?Read the answer

      Self-portrait, Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice, Junikväll (Evening in June), Mrs. John Crosby Brown (Mary Elizabeth Adams, 1842–1918), Ida by the Window, Valsen, Vallkulla, Halsey Cooley Ives, Portrait Study of a Man og Charles Nagel. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many works did Anders Zorn paint in all?Read the answer

      340 works by Anders Zorn are in our catalogue, dated 1879 to 1920.

      Where can I see Anders Zorn's most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Mostly in Nationalmuseum (Stockholm), Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Boston) og Thiel Gallery (Stockholm); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Anders Zorn paint the best-loved canvases?Read the answer

      In 1900s, which gave 26 of the 100 works on this page, Mrs. John Crosby Brown (Mary Elizabeth Adams, 1842–1918) among them.

      Which are Anders Zorn's earliest and latest famous canvases?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is Model Study (1879); the latest is red stocking (1920).

      What did Anders Zorn paint most often?Read the answer

      Woman (15), Portrait (14) og Man (8), across the 100 works on this page.

      Which medium did Anders Zorn paint in most often?Read the answer

      Oil On Canvas, used in 19 of the 100 works on this page.

      Which movement is Anders Zorn's painting part of?Read the answer

      Impressionist style, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which Anders Zorn canvases hang at the Nationalmuseum?Read the answer

      The Nationalmuseum, Stockholm holds 17 of the works on this page, among them Self-portrait, The Artist's Wife og Girl from Dalecarlia knitting. Cabbage Margit.

      Can I buy a reproduction of a Anders Zorn canvas?Read the answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.

      Anders Zorn: a life in paint

      A Swedish Master of Light and Life: The World of Anders Zorn

      Anders Leonard Zorn, et navn synonymt med livlig impressionisme og mesterlig portrætbilledkunst, står som Sveriges mest fejrede kunstner. Han blev født i 1860 midt i Dalarnas rustikke skønhed, og hans rejse fra ydmyge begyndelser til international anerkendelse er et vidnesbyrd om rå talentet, der blev plejet af utrættelig dedikation. I modsætning til mange kunstnere, der søgte formel uddannelse i etablerede kredse, var Zorns tidlige uddannelse rodfæstet i den praktiske erfaring fra landlivet og en indfødt kunstnerisk sans, der blomstrede, før han endda trådte ind i Det Kongelige Svenske Kunstakademi allerede i en ung alder på tolv år. Hans barndom på sin bedstemors gård indgydede ham en dyb forbindelse til landet og dets folk – et tema, der ville resonere gennem hele hans oeuvre, især i hans evokative fremstillinger af svensk bondelevn. Denne tidlige eksponering var ikke blot om emnevalg; det var om at fange en måde at være på, en autenticitet, der indgydede hans arbejde med en unik følelsesmæssig dybde.

      Tidlig Karriere og Kunstnerisk Udvikling

      Zorns første kunstneriske udforskninger fokuserede på akvareller, et medium han mestrede med bemærkelsesværdig hurtighed og dygtighed. Han opnåede hurtigt anerkendelse for sin evne til at fange flygtige øjeblikke af lys og atmosfære, især i scener, der skildrer dagligdags liv. Et vendepunkt kom med “In Mourning” (1880), et akvarelportræt, der viste hans bemærkelsesværdige følsomhed og tekniske dygtighed. Dette værk sendte ham ud på kunstscenen og tiltrak sig opmærksomhed fra Stockholms elite og lagde grunden til en international karriere. Han begav sig ud på omfattende rejser gennem Europa – London, Paris, Spanien – og endelig til USA, hvor han fandt stor succes som portrætmaler. Hans evne til at destillere essensen af sine modeller, uanset om det var kongelige som Kong Oscar II eller amerikanske præsidenter Grover Cleveland, William H. Taft og Theodore Roosevelt, tjente ham bred anerkendelse. Zorn malede ikke blot ligheder; han fangede karakter, intelligens og endda et strejf af sjæl. Dette talent var ikke tilfældigt – det stammer fra en skarp observationsdygtighed, der blev forfinet gennem års studier i menneskelig form og udtryk.

      Indflydelser og Stiludvikling

      Selvom Zorns stil ofte kategoriseres som impressionistisk, var den langt fra blot en simpel imitation af franske trends. Han absorberede indflydelse fra forskellige kilder og blandede dem sammen til et unikt personligt syn. Den lysende skønhed hos spanske mestre som Velázquez resonerede i hans håndtering af lys og skygge, mens den direkte realisme og naturalisme i det skandinaviske naturalisme informerede hans tilgang til emner. Hans tid blandt kunstnere som Albert Edelfelt i Paris udsatte ham for nye ideer og teknikker, men han forbliver altid tro mod sine egne kunstneriske instinkter. Et afgørende vendepunkt kom, da Zorn begyndte at eksperimentere med oliemaleri i slutningen af 1880'erne. Dette tillod ham at opnå en større rigdom af farver og teksturer, hvilket yderligere forstærkede intensiteten og øjeblikket i hans arbejde. Han omfavnede en begrænset palet og fokuserede på at opnå maksimal effekt gennem subtile variationer i tone og nuance – en teknik, der blev et kendetegn ved hans stil. Hans malerier fra denne periode, såsom “A Fisherman in St Ives,” demonstrerer en nyfundet selvtillid og mesterskab med mediet.

      Portrætter og International Anerkendelse

      Zorns ry steg i højden gennem hans portrætbilleder, hvor han havde en unik evne til at fange sit subjects personlighed og sjæl. Han malede over 300 portrætter, der spændte fra kongelige og aristokrater til kendte forfattere, musikere og almindelige mennesker. Hans evne til at skabe levende og indlevende portrætter gjorde ham til en eftertragtet kunstner i både Sverige og udlandet. Han fik mange kommissioner fra USA, hvor han malede portrætter af tre amerikanske præsidenter: Grover Cleveland, William H. Taft og Theodore Roosevelt. Zorns arbejde blev anerkendt af de mest fremtrædende kunstinstitutter i verden, herunder National Gallery of Art i Washington D.C., Metropolitan Museum of Art i New York og Musée d'Orsay i Paris.

      Et Eftermæle af Lys og Farve

      Anders Zorn døde i 1920, men hans kunst fortsætter med at fascinere og inspirere. Hans malerier er udstillet i museer over hele verden, og hans værker sælges for millioner af kroner. Han efterlod sig en arv af lysende farver, levende portrætter og en dyb forståelse for menneskets natur. Zorn var ikke blot en talentfuld kunstner, men også en engageret kunstpatron, der grundlagde Bellman-prisen i 1920 – en prestigefyldt litterær pris for svenske digtere, som stadig tildeles i dag. Dette handling understreger hans engagement i at fremme kreativitet og støtte kulturel udtryk i sit hjemland. Hans malerier er nu bevaret i prominente museer over hele verden, herunder Nationalmuseet i Stockholm, Musée d'Orsay i Paris og Metropolitan Museum of Art i New York. Zorn-samlingerne i Mora, Sverige – bestående af Zorngården, Zorn Museum, Gammelgård og Gopsmor – tjener som en varig hyldest til hans liv og arv, der giver besøgende et intimt indblik i hans verden.

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