{"product_id":"anders-zorn-old-mirror-swedish-art-poster-1915","title":"Anders Zorn: Old Mirror (1915) | Swedish Art Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA warm and atmospheric Swedish art poster featuring Anders Zorn’s \u003cem\u003eOld Mirror\u003c\/em\u003e from 1915. Inside a rustic timber cabin, a seated woman studies her reflection in a small mirror while soft daylight and firelight shape the intimate scene.\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\u003eSwedish figurative painting by Anders Zorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated at Gopsmor in 1915\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm cabin interior with subtle natural light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep earthy colours and vivid red details\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\u003eA quiet moment beside an old mirror\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA young woman sits in the warm interior of a timber cabin, absorbed by the reflection in a small, gilded mirror. Another figure beside her becomes part of the painting’s carefully balanced arrangement of bodies, furniture and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene feels private and unhurried. Red hair ribbons glow against the darker wood, while the mirror’s narrow gold frame catches the light. Zorn allows large areas to remain in shadow, giving the illuminated skin and small flashes of colour greater intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePainted at Gopsmor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZorn created \u003cem\u003eGammal spegel\u003c\/em\u003e at Gopsmor, his secluded retreat near the Dalälven river outside Mora. The historic log buildings offered him a setting where traditional Dalarna life, old interiors and the changing Nordic light could become part of his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe often worked there during winter and shortly before midsummer. Many of his Gopsmor paintings show models inside the cabins, where light entered through small windows and mingled with the warm glow of an unseen fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The light comes from the window to the left, and half of the girl’s body lies in shadow.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eGerda Boëthius, quoted by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bukowskis.com\/en\/news\/1840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBukowskis\u003c\/a\u003e. Translated from Swedish.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLight, colour and composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe diagonal table guides the eye into the room, while the figures echo one another through their curves and gestures. This clear construction gives the painting a quiet sense of order beneath its loose, energetic brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZorn’s colour range is restrained, yet the result is rich. Brown timber, muted skin tones and deep shadows are enlivened by coral-red ribbons and the glimmering frame of the mirror. The different light sources make the room feel tangible and warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the painting was shown at the opening exhibition of Liljevalchs Konsthall in Stockholm in 1916, it attracted considerable admiration. It was later part of the noted collection of Swedish art assembled by Axel Jacobsen and is now privately owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anders Zorn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnders Zorn was born in Mora, Dalarna, in 1860. After studying at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, he established an international career as a watercolourist, painter, portraitist and etcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis sitters included European cultural figures and three American presidents. After returning permanently to Mora in 1896, he devoted increasing attention to the people, customs and interiors of his native Dalarna. Learn more about the artist through 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\u003eGammal spegel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnglish title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eOld Mirror\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1915\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\u003e122 × 92 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlace of creation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGopsmor near Mora, Sweden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWomen with a mirror in a timber cabin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrivate collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoster material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 gsm matte quality paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\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\u003eWarm Swedish colour for the home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark timber, warm skin tones and glowing red accents give this poster an inviting, historic character. Its vertical format works especially well above a narrow console, beside a bookcase or as part of an art wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with natural wood, linen and muted wall colours, or discover more historic works in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/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 Gammal spegel mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swedish title means \u003cem\u003eOld Mirror\u003c\/em\u003e. The small mirror forms the visual focus of the intimate cabin scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere did Anders Zorn paint the work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZorn painted it at Gopsmor, his secluded group of historic timber buildings near Mora in Dalarna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was Old Mirror painted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is signed and dated 1915. It was exhibited the following year during the opening of Liljevalchs Konsthall in Stockholm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the original painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original is privately owned. It previously belonged to the important Swedish art collection assembled by Axel Jacobsen.\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 choose one that suits your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56176824615299,"sku":"def37fed-b0b1-4ed8-8486-ac1859287a80","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56176824648067,"sku":"d0248fbf-630f-4ba5-9045-5ee12148c200","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56176824680835,"sku":"9c848ae7-6e19-475a-b6b2-993b79abc5f4","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56176824713603,"sku":"6987d4c9-ddbc-4c9a-9126-da38e80fa1ac","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/Anders_Zorn_-_Gammal_Spegel_Swedish_Art_Print.webp?v=1780299257","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/products\/anders-zorn-old-mirror-swedish-art-poster-1915","provider":"Hygge By Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}