Continuing: Among that small group of Swedish artists who have achieved international fame, Anders Zorn (1860-1920) stands out for the bravado of his brushwork, the luminosity of his paint and the range of his portraits and figure studies. Born into modest circumstances, he trained at the Royal Academy of Art in Stockholm and eventually found prominent clients throughout Europe and the United States. At his best, Zorn demonstrated something of the bravura style of his American contemporary, John Singer Sargent, who moved in similar expatriate circles. Fittingly, the American Swedish Institute is hosting more than 50 Zorn etchings and a sample of his oils. Called "From Peasants to Presidents," the show includes an image of President Theodore Roosevelt and "Anna From Kråkberg," shown here. (Through June 1. Noon-4 p.m. Tue., Thu. & Fri.-Sat.; noon-8 p.m. Wed.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. $6 adult. American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Av. S., Mpls. Illustrated lecture March 26, 7 p.m., free with museum admission. 612-871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org.)
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February 7, 2008 at 11:01PM
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