A Young Woman
| Title | A Young Woman |
|---|---|
| Artist | Gerrit Dou (Dutch, 1613–1675) |
| Date | 1640 17th century |
| Medium | oil on wood |
| Classification | Painting |
| Origin | Netherlands Netherlands |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | A Young Woman, 1640. Gerrit Dou (Dutch, 1613–1675). Oil on wood; framed: 35 x 31 x 5 cm (13 3/4 x 12 3/16 x 1 15/16 in.); unframed: 16.3 x 12.1 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of William G. Mather, 1951.325 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“A Young Woman” is a work by Gerrit Dou (Dutch, 1613–1675), dated 1640. It is executed in oil on wood and classified as painting. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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