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Book Synopsis: This is the first book to concentrate on Dutch Golden Age painter Frans Hals's highly innovative approach to male portraiture. Frans Hals is one of the greatest portrait painters of all time and, together with Rembrandt, is one of the most eminent seventeenth-century Dutch artists. Published to coincide with the Wallace Collection's exhibition of the same name, Frans Hals: The Male Portrait explores the artist's highly innovative approach to male portraiture, from the beginning of his career in the 1610s until the end of his life in 1666. Through pose, expression and virtuosic painterly technique, Hals revolutionised the male portrait into something entirely new and fresh, capturing and revealing his sitters' characters like no one else before him. This book includes the first in-depth study of Hals's great masterpiece, The Laughing Cavalier, from 1624. The extravagantly dressed young man, confidently posed with his left arm akimbo in the extreme foreground of the picture and seemingly penetrating into the viewer's space, has been charming audiences for over a century. Richly illustrated, Frans Hals: The Male Portrait situates The Laughing Cavalier within the artist's larger oeuvre and demonstrates how, at a relatively early point in his career, Hals was able to achieve this great masterpiece.
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Discover the brilliance of Dutch Golden Age painter Frans Hals with Frans Hals: The Male Portrait Book. Dive into the world of one of the greatest portrait painters of all time, who, alongside Rembrandt, has left an indelible mark on seventeenth-century Dutch art. This unique book, tied to the Wallace Collection's exhibition, uncovers Hals's groundbreaking approach to male portraiture. Through captivating poses, expressions, and masterful brushstrokes, Hals reshaped the male portrait genre, capturing his subjects' essence like never before.
Immerse yourself in the artistry of Frans Hals and explore his iconic masterpiece, The Laughing Cavalier, which has mesmerized audiences for generations. From the daring pose to the intricate details, this book offers a comprehensive study of Hals's artistic evolution and his ability to create timeless works of art. Let Frans Hals: The Male Portrait guide you through a journey of discovery and appreciation for one of the most revered painters in history.
Unlock the secrets of The Laughing Cavalier and witness how Hals transformed the art of male portraiture at an early stage in his career. With a blend of historical context and art analysis, this book is a must-have for art enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone captivated by the power of dynamic portraiture. Enhance your knowledge of Frans Hals and his groundbreaking contributions to the art world with this meticulously crafted publication.
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