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Frans Hals, 1581/1585-1666

Nationality: Belgian
Date of Birth: 1581/1585
Place of Birth: Antwerp
Date of Death: 1666.08.29
Place of Death: Harlem

Identity:

Frans Hals was a painter.

Life:

The work of Frans Hals was greatly admired by Whistler, who saw examples in London, Paris, and Holland, particularly in Haarlem.

Bibliography:

Bénézit, E., Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 8 vols, Paris, 1956-61; The Grove Dictionary of Art Online, ed. L. Macy, http://www.groveart.com (accessed 2004).