Seated Girl in Peasant Costume c. 1650 - 1660
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Gerard ter Borch's "Seated Girl in Peasant Costume" is a small-scale portrait of a young woman from the Dutch Golden Age. Painted in the 17th century, the piece showcases the artist's renowned skill at depicting intricate details like fabric textures and the subject's delicate features. The girl is depicted in profile, her face lit by a soft light, and she holds a folded piece of paper, suggesting an intimate moment of reading or reflection. The painting is an example of the genre of "tronie," a Dutch portrait style that focused on capturing a particular expression or mood.
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In the 17th century this young woman in peasant clothing would have been instantly recognized as an unmarried country girl from her pinned-up plaits and red headband. Ter Borch’s model was probably Gesina, his half-sister. She posed regularly for him in various roles.
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