The Swan 1915

Anders Zorn's 1915 etching "The Swan" depicts a nude woman standing on a rocky outcropping by the sea, her form nearly lost in the billowing fabric of a white sheet. The image is characterized by Zorn's masterful use of line and light, creating a sense of both sensuality and tranquility. A distant tower on the horizon adds a note of mystery and suggests a larger narrative. Zorn, a Swedish painter and printmaker, is known for his bold compositions and evocative portrayals of the human form.