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Lavards Anders, 1919 (etching)
6200303 Lavards Anders, 1919 (etching) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 15.8x11.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Alternative title Dalecarlian Peasant (Lavards Anders) depicts Lavards Anders, a peasant of Delacarlia, the provincial region of Sweden where Anders Zorn grew up - in poverty - and returned to - in triumph and fame.); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Swedish, out of copyright
Media ID 23606322
© Dundee Art Galleries and Museums / Bridgeman Images
20 20th Xx Twentieth Century Aged Monochrome Peasantry Swedish Whiskers Wrinkled Weatherbeaten
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This black and white etching, titled "Lavards Anders, 1919" by Swedish artist Anders Leonard Zorn, offers a glimpse into the life of a Dalecarlian peasant. Measuring at 15.8x11.8 cm, this print is housed in The McManus museum in Dundee, UK. The subject of the artwork is Lavards Anders himself, a local peasant from Delacarlia - the very region where Zorn grew up amidst poverty before achieving fame and success. Lavards Anders' weatherbeaten face tells stories of hardship and resilience as his mutton chop whiskers frame his wrinkled features. In this intimate head and shoulders portrait, we see an elderly man wearing a hat that seems to have witnessed countless seasons pass by. His beard adds to his rugged appearance while hinting at wisdom accumulated over time. Zorn's mastery lies in capturing not only the physical characteristics but also the essence of this Swedish peasantry figure. Through delicate lines and shading techniques characteristic of etchings, he immortalizes Lavards Anders' spirit within these monochrome strokes. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from the early 20th century, we are transported back to an era when peasants like Lavards Anders played vital roles in shaping Sweden's cultural heritage. This print serves as both a tribute to their resilience and an homage to Zorn's roots in Delacarlia.
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