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Portrait of a Young Boy

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portrait of a Young Boy
  • Artist: Frans van Mieris the Elder (Dutch, Leiden 1635–1681 Leiden)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Black chalk, heightened with white, touches of graphite
  • Dimensions: sheet: 5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (14 x 9.8 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Harry G. Sperling Fund, 1995
  • Object Number: 1995.99
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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