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File:Jan Vermeer van Delft 013.jpg

Summary

Artist
Title

Young woman playing a guitar. Alternative title(s):

The guitar player.
Date circa 1670-1672
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions Height: 53 cm (20.9 in). Width: 46.3 cm (18.2 in).
Object history

Unknown date: acquired by Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh (1847-1927), London

1927: bequeathed to The National Trust by Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, London
Source/Photographer National Gallery online catalogue.

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References

  1. RKDimages, Art-work number 188376.
  2. Essential Vermeer.
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