The Story
A Man Standing Seen from the Back by Gerard ter Borch (Dutch, 1617–1681).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A Man Standing Seen from the Back
Gerard ter Borch (Dutch, 1617–1681)
A Man Standing Seen from the Back
Gerard ter Borch (Dutch, 1617–1681)32 people viewing now
Period
Baroque
Theme
Portrait
Medium
black chalk heightened with traces of white chalk; framing lines in brown ink
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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