H. R. H. Princess Ingeborg of Sweden I
1900
Medium
Etching on white wove paper
Dimensions
Image/plate: 29.9 × 24.4 cm (11 13/16 × 9 5/8 in.); Sheet: 38.6 × 30.1 cm (15 1/4 × 11 7/8 in.)
Classification
etching
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
133322
Art Historical Context
This striking etching by Swedish artist Anders Zorn captures Princess Ingeborg of Sweden in 1900, the Danish-born royal who married Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland, and became a beloved figure in Swedish court life. Zorn, celebrated for his virtuoso draftsmanship across oil, watercolor, and printmaking, frequently depicted European royalty and high society during his international career. Created at the turn of the twentieth century, the work reflects the era’s fascination with aristocratic portraiture while showcasing Zorn’s ability to convey both regal dignity and personal warmth. Execut...
About the Artist
Anders Zorn · 1860–1920
Anders Zorn (1860–1920), one of Sweden's most celebrated artists, was born on February 18 in Utmeland near Mora in Dalarna, and raised on his maternal grandparents' farm in the nearby hamlet of Yvraden. Displaying prodigious talent from a young age, he attended school in Mora Strand until age twelve, followed by secondary grammar school in Enköping, where he excelled in drawing people and horses. ...