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A complete survey of the etchings of Anders Zorn
This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the etchings of Anders Zorn (Sweden: 1860-1920) since the publication of Karl Asplund's landmark work of 1920. Fully illustrated, and with an excellent introductory essay by world-renowned Zorn expert Dr. Hans Henrik Brummer, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about the graphic works of this innovative master.All of Zorn's 289 known etchings are reproduced. Unfortunately, while the number of states of each print is provided for reference, virtually no information concerning what constitutes each state is provided in the text. This information, which is provided in Asplund, is invaluable for reference and represents a major ommission in the catalog. The reproductions of Zorn's prints are generally fine ... Read more

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Stunning Images of the Work of Anders Zorn.
Sweden's greatest artist, Anders Zorn, is not nearly as well known as he should be, but he was as good a painter as Velazquez or Rembrandt. Moreover, Zorn was the greatest watercolorist of all time. His paintings and color usage are simply stunning. A great portrait painter, Zorn did two of the most famous paintings of Presidents Grover Cleveland and William Howard Taft. This book is a great way to see the works of Anders Zorn. It is beautifully illustrated throughout. Covering Zorn's oil paintings, watercolors, etchings, and a few wood carvings, this book is certainly one of the very best resources on Anders Zorn.
The other two books on Zorn I would recommend are "Sjalvpotratt Moten med Anders Zorn (Self Portraits Meetings with Anders Zorn)" and "Anders Zorn: Till ogats frojd och nationens forgyllning." All three of these books are in Swedish, but the self portraits book has an English translation in the back. Even if you don't understand Swedish, all of these books are worth having if you love art and want to see the work of one the greatest artists of all time. If you like Zorn you should also look for books on Russia's greatest artist Ilya Repin, who tragically is also under-appreciated. ... Read more