{"product_id":"anders-zorn-midsummer-dance-swedish-art-poster-1897","title":"Anders Zorn: Midsummer Dance (1897) | Swedish Art Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lively Swedish art poster featuring Anders Zorn’s \u003cem\u003eMidsummer Dance\u003c\/em\u003e from 1897. Couples sweep across a village courtyard beneath the pale Nordic night sky, capturing the movement and atmosphere of a traditional celebration in Dalarna.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted locally on heavyweight matte paper, as close to you as possible. Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic Swedish painting by Anders Zorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidsummer celebration in Dalarna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated for the Stockholm Exhibition of 1897\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressive movement and luminous summer-night colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 200 gsm matte quality paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in four sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDancing through the Nordic summer night\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA chain of dancers moves rapidly through the village courtyard. The couples closest to the viewer are caught in mid-step, while more figures disappear into the crowd beneath the raised maypole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe low summer-night light gives the scene its distinctive atmosphere. Pale blue sky and whitewashed walls form a quiet background for the dark clothes, red details and animated faces of the dancers. Zorn’s free brushwork makes the movement feel immediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA celebration arranged by Zorn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting grew from a celebration that Zorn organised in Mora in 1896. He obtained a maypole and invited young people from the area to dance, even though the church had prohibited public Midsummer celebrations in the centre of the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZorn used his observations from the event while preparing the painting for the Stockholm Exhibition of 1897. He placed the experience of dancing and the unusual nocturnal light at the centre of the composition rather than allowing the maypole to dominate the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Once it was up, a reel was played and people danced hand-in-hand around the maypole.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eAnders Zorn, quoted by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collection.nationalmuseum.se\/en\/collection\/item\/18607\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNationalmuseum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMovement, light and shared rhythm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dancers form a winding line that enters the picture from the foreground and continues towards the distant houses. This sweeping movement connects the individual couples with the larger celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZorn combines quick, confident brushstrokes with carefully observed gestures. A hand placed on a shoulder, a lifted foot and a face turned towards a partner are enough to suggest music and physical momentum. The pale sky reveals that the dancing continues deep into a bright Scandinavian night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Swedish cultural icon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMidsummer Dance\u003c\/em\u003e was completed one year after Anders and Emma Zorn settled permanently in Mora. During this period, the artist became increasingly interested in the customs and everyday life of his native Dalarna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZorn regarded the painting highly, and it became one of his best-known depictions of Swedish folk culture. Nationalmuseum received the work as a gift in 1903. A smaller replica, commissioned by an American collector in the same year, remains privately owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anders Zorn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn was born in Mora in 1860 and trained at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. His international career brought him to London, Paris and the United States, where he became a sought-after portrait painter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter returning to Mora, he devoted greater attention to Dalarna and its local traditions. His ability to capture fleeting light and physical movement is central to \u003cem\u003eMidsummer Dance\u003c\/em\u003e. Read more about his life and work at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zorn.se\/en\/about-us\/anders-zorn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eZorn Museum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnders Zorn (1860–1920)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwedish title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eMidsommardans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnglish title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eMidsummer Dance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1897\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal medium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 × 98 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer dancing in Dalarna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArt movement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwedish National Romanticism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNationalmuseum, Stockholm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInventory number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNM 1603\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAcquisition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGift, 1903\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSwedish summer colour for the home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale blue sky, warm village walls and animated dancers give this poster a festive character without making the composition visually heavy. The vertical format is well suited to a living room, dining area or entrance hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with light wood and natural textiles, or explore more historic works in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/collections\/sweden\"\u003ecollection of Swedish art\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Midsommardans mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swedish title means \u003cem\u003eMidsummer Dance\u003c\/em\u003e. The painting shows villagers dancing during the bright Nordic summer night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDid Zorn paint an actual celebration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZorn organised a Midsummer celebration in Mora in 1896 and used his observations while developing the final painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was the painting completed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was signed and completed in 1897 for the major Stockholm Exhibition held that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the original painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original belongs to Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and is registered under inventory number NM 1603.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper is the poster printed on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is printed on heavyweight 200 gsm matte quality paper with a smooth, non-reflective surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a frame included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The poster is supplied without a frame, allowing you to select one that suits your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56176828219779,"sku":"0b06a68c-b7dd-479e-8299-c2e9917e445e","price":274.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56176828252547,"sku":"008b5fbc-4fa1-48ef-9d84-6a1688b796c4","price":294.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56176828285315,"sku":"15c7cfaa-1c27-4378-bf7f-4514cd013d46","price":392.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56176828318083,"sku":"09ddb8de-710c-4e5d-97e0-d79bb4d0a52f","price":490.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/Anders_Zorn_Midsommardans_Midsummer_Dance_Swedish_Art_Print.webp?v=1780299259","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-se\/products\/anders-zorn-midsummer-dance-swedish-art-poster-1897","provider":"Hygge By Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}