Prince Paul Troubetzkoy II (Bust) 1909

Anders Zorn’s 1909 etching “Prince Paul Troubetzkoy II (Bust)” depicts a portrait of the Russian sculptor Prince Paul Troubetzkoy. The work captures the subject's likeness in a striking manner, utilizing a combination of bold lines and subtle shading to define form and texture. Zorn, a celebrated Swedish artist known for his mastery of etching, employed a skilled technique that gives the print a sense of dynamism and immediacy. The Art Institute of Chicago is home to this work, providing art enthusiasts with a glimpse into Zorn’s artistic prowess.