Emma Zorn, reading 1887

"Emma Zorn, Reading" is an oil painting by Anders Zorn from 1887, depicting his wife Emma in a domestic setting as she reads. This intimate portrait, executed in Zorn's signature loose and expressive brushwork, captures a moment of quiet contemplation. The painting, currently housed in the Zorn Collections in Mora, Sweden, showcases Zorn's talent for capturing both the physical beauty and the inner life of his subject. The soft light illuminating the scene, the interplay of light and shadow on Emma's face, and the subtle details of her dress all contribute to the painting's overall sense of realism and emotional depth.