Storm
1891
Swedish master Anders Zorn was a wizard with an etching needle, and this 1891 piece perfectly captures the raw power of nature using nothing but ink and paper. You can almost feel the rain lashing down and the wind howling as the rider urges their horse forward across the bleak landscape, thanks to Zorn's incredibly energetic, diagonal lines that slash across the sky. It's a brilliant study in how simple cross-hatching can convey such a powerful, stormy atmosphere, making you want to grab an umbrella just looking at it!
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