Betty Nansen

Betty Nansen

Item Information

Title:
Betty Nansen
Description:
Betty Nansen, née Müller, Danish actress, b. 1873 in Copenhagen. Since 1893 has played in a great number of roles in Copenhagen theater. From 1896-1911, she was the wife of Peter Nansen, the author.
Artist:
Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920
Name on Item:
Zorn
Date:
[ca. September 1905–November 1905]
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Portrait prints
Cancellation proofs
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Anders Zorn (1860-1920). Etchings and Other Works
Subjects:
Actresses
Nansen, Betty
Extent:
1 print : etching ; plate mark 25 x 18 cm
Permalink:
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Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Asplund: A. 190
Additional information accompanying item: Impression of the cancelled plate, with a very faint "X" through the figure.
Additional information from catalogue raisonné: Zorn has a pencil drawing.
Notes (date):
Date from catalogue raisonné.
Executed in Stockholm late in the autumn of 1905.
Notes (citation):
Asplund, Karl. “Zorn’s engraved work : a descriptive catalogue.” Vol. II. Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1990, San Francisco.
Notes (object):
Fourth state. With work on the light part of bodice. Perpendicular lines added on hand and several details added to the face, furs and background.
On the plate, Zorn 1905 (the date twice). Plate destroyed.
Impression from the cancelled plate.
Identifier:
18_07_000183
Barcode:
36666003291081