{"product_id":"the-cousins-anders-zorn-1","title":"The Cousins - Anders Zorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intimate etching by Swedish artist Anders Zorn, depicting two young women in a moment of quiet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn, a Swedish artist known for his technical mastery in etching, produced this work in 1883. The composition features two young women positioned close together, creating an atmosphere of intimacy. One figure holds a large, decorative fan that partially obscures her face, drawing the viewer's attention to the eyes of both subjects. Zorn employs a distinct approach to mark-making, using rapid, energetic lines to define the forms and the surrounding space. The background is rendered with vertical, hatched strokes that suggest a textured surface, providing a contrast to the softer treatment of the figures' clothing and skin.\n\nZorn's ability to capture light and shadow through the medium of etching is evident here. He uses varying densities of line to create depth, allowing the figures to emerge from the darkness of the background. The work reflects the artist's interest in social observation and the depiction of contemporary life. By focusing on the interaction between the two women, Zorn invites the viewer to consider the quiet, personal moment shared between them. The print demonstrates his command over the copper plate, where every stroke contributes to the overall mood of the scene. This piece remains a representative example of his early graphic work, showing the development of the style that would later define his international career. The print is characterised by its monochromatic palette, which relies on the interplay of ink and paper to convey volume and texture without the need for colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/berthe-morisot-edouard-manet-edouard-manet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBerthe Morisot (Édouard Manet) - Édouard Manet — Édouard Manet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-dancer-marietta-di-rigardo-max-slevogt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Dancer Marietta di Rigardo - Max Slevogt — Max Slevogt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anders Zorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57851321712975,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57851326136655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57851326169423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57851326202191,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57851326234959,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Cousins_Poster_CompositorV1_1780548725423.jpg?v=1780548854","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-cousins-anders-zorn-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}