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Head of a Young Woman
Frans van der Mijn (signed by artist), 1756
Frans van der Mijn was just a child when he moved with his father Herman to London, where he would make a career for himself. This painting is not a portrait, but an idealized, imaginary rendering of a young woman. The use of brown, grey and white tones imitates graphic art. With this painterly device, Van der Mijn showed off his artistic skills.
- Artwork typepainting, grisaille
- Object numberSK-A-3956
- Dimensionsheight 53.5 cm x width 42.2 cm
- Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek