The Letter 1913

"The Letter," a 1913 etching by Swedish artist Anders Zorn (1860-1920), depicts a young woman reading a letter with a focused expression. The artist, known for his masterful handling of light and shadow, creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation through the use of subtle tonal variations. Zorn's signature etching style, characterized by delicate lines and soft gradations, gives the work a nuanced and realistic quality. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this etching, a captivating example of Zorn's talent for capturing the human figure in a state of introspective engagement.