Portrait of a Lady in a Drawing Room 1887

Anders Zorn's "Portrait of a Lady in a Drawing Room" from 1887 depicts a woman seated in a fashionable interior. The artist's signature, a flourish below the subject's right shoulder, contrasts with the subtle brushstrokes of the portrait. The loose, impressionistic style is a hallmark of Zorn's work, capturing a sense of immediacy and capturing the delicate textures of clothing, fur and skin. While the identity of the sitter remains unknown, the painting offers a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century high society.