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Portrait of a Lady
HALS, Frans (c.1581/5 - 1666), attributed to
Media: oil on canvas
Size: 77.4 x 63.0 cm
Acquired: 1963; Bequest; Margaret Davies
Accession Number: NMW A 25
Collection: The Davies Sisters Collection
This plump, middle-aged woman folds her hands contentedly and gazes out at us. The loose brushwork in the hands suggests the work of the great Dutch master Frans Hals, who is best known for his vivacious portraits of wealthy citizens. It was once thought that this was a portrait of the artist’s wife but now her identity is a mystery. The picture seems to have been extended at the top.
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Many thanks for your comment, and bringing this to our attention. We have now investigated this, and have updated our records with an updated birthdate, there is still some dispute about his date of birth, therefore we have amended to 1581/5.