Castles in the Air

Swedish artist Anders Zorn painted this scene suggesting daydreams or imagination, rendered with his characteristic virtuoso brushwork. The title evokes fantasy and aspiration, themes that appealed to late 19th-century audiences.

Zorn was Sweden's most celebrated painter, equally accomplished in portraits, nudes, and genre scenes. His fluid technique and ability to capture light made him internationally famous. It hangs at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm.