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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hurdy-Gurdy Player in a Tall Hat is a 1647 ink by Adriaen van Ostade, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man wearing a tall hat and a long coat, holding a hurdy-gurdy. He is shown in a three-quarter view, with his body turned slightly to the right and his head turned to the left. The man's face is partially obscured by the brim of his hat, which is adorned with a feather. The man's clothing appears to be worn and tattered, with visible tears and frays. The hurdy-gurdy he holds is also worn, with visible signs of use. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface. The image is a detailed and realistic depiction of a hurdy-gurdy player, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the textures and details of the subject's clothing and instrument. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the work of Ostade, Adriaen van.
Adriaen van Ostade (baptized as Adriaen Jansz Hendricx 10 December 1610 – buried 2 May 1685) was a Dutch Golden Age painter of genre works, showing the everyday life of ordinary men and women.
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