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Frans Hals' painting

in LACMA

 

Frans Hals (1580 - 1666)

 

Frans Hals was as a Dutch painter during the Dutch Golden Age. He was born in Antwerp but raised and lived in Haarlem for most of his life. His mentors were Adam Van Noort and Van Mander. His early works are a mystery, but beginning in 1618, Hals’ painting show superior talent in portraiture.

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