Ein Kartenspieler auf einem Stuhl sitzend
Gerard ter BorchPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1681)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1617–1681
About the artwork
This page presents "Ein Kartenspieler auf einem Stuhl sitzend", created by Gerard ter Borch. Background on Drawings: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is portrait.
"Ein Kartenspieler auf einem Stuhl sitzend" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1617–1681
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