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PIETER DE HOOCH (ROTTERDAM 1629-AMSTERDAM 1684)
A Courtyard in Delft at Evening: a Woman spinning
RCIN 405331
De Hooch records a modest courtyard in Delft with a glimpse of the ‘New Church’ and the Town Hall in the background. He also records an effect of direct sunlight in a completely new way, through strong tonal contrasts, crisp shadows and bright colours.
Acquired by George IV in 1829
Cat. 5
