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Study after the Model (Geesje Kwak?)

Study after the Model (Geesje Kwak?), by Unknown, unspecified, 1880
Study after the Model (Geesje Kwak?), by Unknown, unspecified, 1880

Study after the Model (Geesje Kwak?) is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a study of a young woman seated in a simple chair, dressed in dark attire with a white collar, set against a warm, blurred background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is possibly Geesje Kwak, a teenage Dutch model who appeared in several artworks from the late 19th century. The focus is on her serene expression, rather than elaborate surroundings or clothing.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a straightforward approach, capturing the model's quiet demeanor and attire against a softly rendered background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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