Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Portrait of a Lady

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

Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 25

Creation/Production

HALS, Frans (attributed to)
Date:

Acquisition

Bequest, 12/12/1963

Measurements

Height (cm): 77.4
Width (cm): 63
Height (in): 30
Width (in): 24

Techniques

oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting

Material

oil
canvas

Location

Gallery 03

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