January 21, 2012

Johannes Vermeer's "Woman with a Pearl Necklace"

Nationality: Dutch
Born-Died: 1632-1675
Creation Date: c. 1662-1665
Size: 21.6 × 17.7 inch (55 × 45 cm)
Media: Oil on canvas
Location: Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, Germany

I think the figure in this painting looks stiff.  Also, I am not entirely sure if her right arm is correct--it looks a little low on the body.  I love the way her coat is painted, however.  Nothing says happy like a yellow coat.


1 comment:

  1. How often I've studied this painting never seeing the problem with the right arm. You are correct.

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