We begin a new cycle of "Art and Writing," following the grand celebration of the 200th edition. For this cycle, the guest painter is: Anders Leonard Zorn:

This distinguished visual artist was born on February 18th Born in 1860 in Sweden and Norway, he studied painting at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm between 1875 and 1880, where he earned the recognition of his teachers for his great talent for portraiture.

His first works were done in watercolor, and he later dedicated himself to working with oils.

He married Emma Lamm, who came from a very wealthy Jewish family. She loved art and modeled for several of her husband's works.

He died on August 22, 1920, at the age of 60, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Below are three works by this outstanding painter: Waltz (1891), Omnibus I (1892), and Summer Pleasure (1886).

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First place	7 Steem
Second place	5 Steem
Third place	3 Steem

We will also have prizes for the best commenters:

First place	3 Steem
Second place	2 Steem

What do we suggest you do?

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2.- Write a narrative text, a poem, an essay, or a reflection based on this work. The minimum length is 200 words. Try to be creative.

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