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A Lady Reading a Letter

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Written by: Umut KaracaSpecialist · Miniature Painting
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 950769
Gerard ter Borch

A Lady Reading a Letter

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWallace Collection
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Artist / MakerGerard ter Borch
Date1658
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
Genregenre art
TypePainting
CollectionWallace Collection
LocationWallace Collection
About the Artist

BiographyGerard ter Borch (1617–1681) — Dutch Golden Age painter (1617–1681).Gerard ter Borch worked as painter and visual artist and is associated with Dutch Republic. Their documented life spans the years 1617 to 1681, born in Zwolle, died in Deventer. Their work is linked to Baroque.Disciplinespainter, visual artistBorn1617, ZwolleDied1681, DeventerNationalityDutch RepublicMovementBaroqueSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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