Early Life and Education

Anders Leonard Zorn, a renowned Swedish painter, was born on February 18, 1860, in Yvraden, Sweden. He spent his early years on his grandparents' farm, where he developed an innate passion for art. Zorn's formal education began at the age of twelve in Mora Strand, followed by secondary grammar school in Enköping. In 1875, he enrolled in the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm, astonishing his instructors with his prodigious talent.

International Success and Notable Works

Zorn's artistic prowess led to international acclaim, with his subjects including:

• King Oscar II of Sweden
• Three American Presidents: Grover Cleveland, William H. Taft, and Theodore Roosevelt
• Mrs. Frances Cleveland, wife of President Grover Cleveland
• Self Portrait with Model (1896), showcasing his incisive ability to capture individual character

Museums and Collections

Zorn's works can be found in various museums, including:

• The National Museum of Fine Arts (Nationalmuseum) in Stockholm, featuring his notable work Midsummer Dance (1897)
• Musée d'Orsay in Paris and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcasing his international acclaim
• Zornsamlingarna, a Swedish state museum dedicated to preserving Zorn's works, including Old Anne and Mona

Legacy and the Bellman Prize

In 1920, Zorn established the Bellman Prize, a literature award for outstanding Swedish poets. This legacy, combined with his artistic contributions, solidifies his impact on Swedish culture. View more of Anders Leonard Zorn's works on WahooArt.com: [https://WahooArt.com/@/Anders-Leonard-Zorn](https://WahooArt.com/@/Anders-Leonard-Zorn) [Browse the Zorn Collections on WahooArt.com](https://WahooArt.com/@@/A@D3C6MP-The-Zorn-Collections-Mora-Sweden)