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International
Art Treasures Web Magazine December 2004 |
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Gerard ter Borch
Seventeenth Century Dutch artist Gerard Ter Borch is the subject of a touring exhibition organized by the American Federation of Arts (AFA) and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Julie Brown, Director of the AFA, says "Gerard ter Borch was one of the most accomplished painters of seventeenth century Holland, enjoying a considerable reputation in his own day. We are delighted to be collaborating with the National Gallery to present this remarkable exhibition and to bring Ter Borch for the first time ever to North America."
Look closely at the background of any of Ter Borch's paintings and what is evident is his refined interiors complimenting the foreground subjects. Biography
Gerard ter Borch the Younger was a member of an artistic family. He was named for his father and yet it is the son whose talent brought fame to the ter Borch name. The father certainly taught the son who excelled in the family craft. The Younger was a painter and interior draftsman. He traveled extensively throughout his life. Art History
The Rijksmuseum has the most famous ter Borch in its permanent collection, Gallant Conversation, which is better known as Paternal Admonition. Ter Borch's work is noted for its gentle sophistication of subject and his classic grouping of the individuals in his work.
Gerard ter Borch will forever be associated with the creation of his country as he was invited to accompany the Dutch delegation to Münster in 1648. Before the age of photography artists would record significant moments such as the Signing of the Treaty of Münster in 1648. The treaty not only ended the Eighty Year's War between Spain and Holland it also provided independence to the Dutch from the Spaniards. The National Gallery of London has loaned The Swearing of the Oath of Ratification of the Treaty of Münster, 15 May 1648 for the Gerard ter Borch exhibition. Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts will host this exhibition in 2005. The DIA is the subject of a feature article in this edition of IATWM. The article is here. Gerard ter Borch was one of the finest Dutch master artists. The exhibition is a rare opportunity, the first since the 1970's, to view a collection of his works together. Enjoy the collection while it's available for appreciators of fine art. Exhibition Schedule: National Gallery of Art, Washington: Nov 7, 2004 - Jan 30, 2005 Detroit Institute of Arts: Feb 27 - May 22, 2005 The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: Jun 9 - Sept 4, 2005 |
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