Djos Mats
1911
Anders Zorn captures the rugged soul of a Swedish peasant in this striking 1911 etching. The subject, Djos Mats, stares out with a weathered face and wild, unkempt hair that seems to blend right into the shadows of his heavy coat. Zorn was a master of light and shadow, and here he uses rapid, scratchy lines to give the old man an almost vibrating, lifelike energy. It's a perfect example of his realistic style, proving you don't need fancy colors to show deep character—just a sharp needle and a keen eye.
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