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Dutch Artists Did Weird Portraits, Too.

Dutch Artists Did Weird Portraits, Too.

A Visit to Dublin's Tronie Exhibition

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James Gurney
Apr 05, 2024
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Not all head paintings are intended as portraits of specific individuals.

Joos van Craesbeeck, 1605/6-1660/1 The Smoker

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