The Merry Drinker
Painting by Frans Hals / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Merry Drinker is an oil-on-canvas painting by Dutch artist Frans Hals, from c. 1628–1630. The painting has dimensions of 81 by 66.5 centimeters. It is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, in Amsterdam.
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The Merry Drinker | |
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Dutch: De vrolijke drinker | |
Artist | Frans Hals |
Year | c. 1628–1630 |
Medium | oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 81 cm × 66.5 cm (32 in × 26.2 in) |
Location | Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam |
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Hals's unique painting style is a result of layering the paint and employing loose brushstrokes. It has been difficult to classify the painting and there has been much discussion about whether it is a genre piece or a portrait. It is one of the Rijksmuseum's most popular pieces due to its originality and candor, reflecting the energy of the Dutch Golden Age.