Billy Mason by Anders Zorn

Billy Mason 1900

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drawing, print, etching, paper

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portrait

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drawing

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print

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etching

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paper

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genre-painting

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realism

Dimensions: 198 × 140 mm (image/plate); 306 × 240 mm (sheet)

Copyright: Public Domain

Anders Zorn created this etching entitled, Billy Mason, using a combination of drypoint and possibly aquatint to render the portrait. The etching offers a study in contrasts: the figure emerges from the stark white of the paper, brought to life through a dense network of lines. Zorn employs the etched line both as a tool of description and as an expressive gesture. See how the varying line weights create a sense of volume, particularly in Mason’s face, while looser, more gestural lines define his clothing? The composition here is asymmetrical, positioning Mason off-center and directing our gaze towards his contemplative expression. The use of empty space around the figure isolates Mason, inviting a focused, almost intimate, viewing experience. Zorn's technical skill transforms the simple lines into a rich tapestry of light and shadow. This print thus becomes not just a depiction of a person, but an exploration of the possibilities of the etched line. It underscores how a matrix of lines, through careful manipulation, can convey depth, emotion, and character.

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