Gerard Ter Borch
Gerard Ter Borch by Arthur K. Wheelock Jr. is a significant publication from the National Gallery of Art, released in 2004. This book provides an insightful overview of the Dutch painter Gerard ter Borch, who lived from 1617 to 1681 and was a contemporary of Johannes Vermeer. It explores ter Borch’s diverse and evocative paintings, highlighting his ability to capture the elegance of wealthy burghers and the intricate details of fabrics and psychological interactions within interior scenes.
Readers will find a selection of ter Borch’s most notable works, spanning his career from the early 1630s to his renowned midcareer genre paintings and small portraits. The book includes essays by experts in Dutch art, offering a deeper understanding of ter Borch’s artistic contributions and the context of his work. With 228 pages, this English-language edition serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in painting exhibitions and the nuances of 17th-century Dutch art.
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The Dutch painter Gerard ter Borch (16171681) was a slightly older contemporary of Johannes Vermeer. Ter Borchs beautiful and evocative paintings were not only varied in subject but also unparalleled among his peers in capturing the elegance and grace of wealthy burghers, the shimmering surface of satin, the undulating rhythms of translucent lace cuffs, and the nuanced psychological interactions between figures in an interior scene. Indeed, ter Borchs genre scenes clearly influenced works later painted by Vermeer.This lovely bookthe first major English-language publication on ter Borchs paintingspresents a selection of some of the most outstanding works from each area of the artists career: the remarkable early pictures of the 1630s, the midcareer genre paintings for which he is best known, and the small portraits that brought him prosperity throughout his life. Essays by noted experts on Dutch art discuss ter Borchs artistic
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