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Bildnis eines jungen Herrn im Interieur, by Gerard ter Borch, oil, 1668

Bildnis eines jungen Herrn im Interieur

Gerard ter Borch

1668

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Bildnis eines jungen Herrn im Interieur is a 1668 oil by Gerard ter Borch, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Gerard ter Borch
When & what style?
1668 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

The painting depicts a man standing in a room, dressed in dark attire with a white collar and cuffs. He has long, dark hair and is positioned in front of a table with a red tablecloth, where a black hat and a book or papers are placed. The room's background features a wall with a doorway, and the overall atmosphere appears subdued, with muted colors dominating the scene. The man's gaze is directed towards the viewer, adding a sense of engagement to the composition. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Gerard ter Borch.

About the artist

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Artist

Gerard ter Borch

Gerard ter Borch (Dutch: ; December 1617 – 8 December 1681), also known as Gerard Terburg (Dutch: ), was a Dutch Golden Age painter mainly of genre subjects.

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