The artwork entitled “The Cousins,” created by Anders Zorn, belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the portrait genre.
The artwork portrays a tender scene featuring two young women seated side by side, exemplifying a moment of familial intimacy and connection. Cloaked in elegance, one woman embraces the other, while the latter coquettishly conceals part of her face behind a decorative fan. The delicate nuances in the rendering of their facial expressions and the fabric of their garments highlight Zorn’s mastery in capturing realistic human emotions and material textures. The soft, muted background complements the figures, bringing subtle focus to their serene yet engaging interaction.
