Portrait of a Man with a Shell
Thomas de KeyserPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1667)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1596–1667
About the artwork
"Portrait of a Man with a Shell" is an artwork by Thomas de Keyser. It is listed in the Figurative collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Figurative, a short history: Portraits, group scenes, studies of the nude, and pictures of daily life all belong to figurative art. Figurative art depicts people and recognisable scenes, and it has been central to European painting since antiquity.
"Portrait of a Man with a Shell" 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. 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, 1596–1667
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