Pontus Fürstenberg by Anders Zorn. A high-contrast oil portrait of a grey-bearded man in a black formal suit holding a cigar.

Pontus Fürstenberg

Anders Zorn

1898 · Oil Paint

An intimate and masterful portrait of Pontus Fürstenberg, captured with Anders Zorn’s signature bold, impressionistic brushwork.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1898, this striking oil portrait by Swedish master Anders Zorn depicts the renowned art patron Pontus Fürstenberg. The work demonstrates Zorn's virtuoso ability to capture character through vigorous, confident brushstrokes and a sophisticated play of light, balancing the subject's formal dignity with the casual detail of a held cigar.