On the Atlantic 1899

Anders Zorn created "On the Atlantic" using etching, capturing a woman on a ship, her identity shrouded by shadow and a large bonnet. Zorn, a Swede who gained international acclaim, often depicted women in intimate settings, yet this portrait hints at a journey, perhaps a crossing that embodies both hope and uncertainty. The bonnet obscures her features, turning her into a figure of transit, mirroring the countless women who traversed the Atlantic, driven by economic necessity, or fleeing persecution. Consider the emotional weight of such voyages; the dreams carried, the losses endured. Is this woman a traveler, an immigrant, or a refugee? Zorn leaves it open, inviting us to reflect on the diverse experiences of women on the move.