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Self-Portrait at Age Fifty

Gerrit Dou1663

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Three-quarter-length portrait of the artist standing at a window under a gothic arcade, holds walking stick in left hand, leans with right arm upon a table which is covered in part by a Turkish carpet, open sketch book on table; his dress consists of a loose morning gown over a yellowish waistcoat; furrred bonnet covers his head; river and buildings visible in right background.

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  • Title: Self-Portrait at Age Fifty
  • Creator: Gerrit Dou
  • Date Created: 1663
  • Physical Dimensions: Unframed: 21 1/2 x 15 15/16 inches (54.61 x 40.48 cm) Framed: 30 1/4 x 24 3/4 inches (76.84 x 62.87 cm)
  • Type: Painting
  • Rights: Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
  • External Link: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
  • Medium: Oil on cradled mahogany panel
  • Culture: Dutch
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