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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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