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The Letter

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Written by: Seda BozkurtResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 982772
Peter Lely

The Letter

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byDetroit Institute of Arts
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Artist / MakerPeter Lely
Date1650
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
TypePainting
CollectionDetroit Institute of Arts
LocationDetroit Institute of Arts
About the Artist

BiographyPeter Lely (1618–1680) — 17th-century Dutch painter (1618–1680).Peter Lely worked as painter, draftsperson and designer and is associated with Dutch Republic. Their documented life spans the years 1618 to 1680, born in Soest, died in Covent Garden. Their work is linked to Baroque painting.Disciplinespainter, draftsperson, designerBorn1618, SoestDied1680, Covent GardenNationalityDutch RepublicMovementBaroque paintingSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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