
Swedish painter and engraver (1860-1920)
1860 — 1920
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish painter and engraver (1860-1920)
Born
February 18, 1860
Died
1920 (age ~60)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
photographer, engraver, painter
1860
Born in Mora (1860-02-18)
1889
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1910
AwardCommander 1st class of the Order of Vasa
1920
Died in Mora Parish
1920
AwardCommanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
About
Anders Leonard Zorn was a Swedish artist who attained international success as a painter, sculptor, and etching artist. His portrait subjects include King Oscar II of Sweden and three American Presidents: Grover Cleveland, William H. Taft, and Theodore Roosevelt. At the end of his life in 1920, he established the Swedish literary Bellman Prize.
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Anders Leonard Zorn was a Swedish artist who attained international success as a painter, sculptor, and etching artist. His portrait subjects include King Oscar II of Sweden and three American Presidents: Grover Cleveland, William H. Taft, and Theodore Roosevelt. At the end of his life in 1920, he e
The name Anders means "a male given name". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Anders Zorn was born on February 18, 1860.
Anders Zorn died in 1920, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name
The name Anders is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Anders — February 18, 1860
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
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Guestbook
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
Your work hangs in my living room. Best decision I ever made.
— a collector
Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
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