A Portrait of the Daughters of Ramón Subercaseaux [SEP] creator
A Portrait of the Daughters of Ramón Subercaseaux
A Portrait of the Daughters of Ramón Subercaseaux is an 1892 oil painting by the Swedish artist Anders Zorn.
Background.
Anders Zorn moved to Paris with his wife Emma in the spring of 1888 where he came into contact with fellow artists such as John Singer Sargent, Giovanni Boldini and James McNeill Whistler, establishing himself as a successful society portraitist. 
He was commissioned by the Chilean painter, politician and diplomat Ramón Subercaseaux to paint this portrait of Subercaseaux' daughters Bianca and
Subercaseaux family
The Subercaseaux family is a Chilean family of French descent. They became well known during the 19th century due to their wealth amassed in Norte Chico. They have played a very significant role in Chilean mining, winemaking, politics and arts.
Prominent members.
- Francisco Subercaseaux Breton (c.1730-1800), the family patriarch and mining industry pioneer.
- Ramón Subercaseaux Mercado (1790-1859), entrepreneur and politician.
- Ramón Subercaseaux Vicuña (1854-1937), painter and diplomat