17th Century Portrait of a Lady in a Yellow Dress by Harmen Verelst.
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Harman Verelst17th Century Portrait of a Lady in a Yellow Dress by Harmen Verelst.1670
1670
About the Item
- Creator:Harman Verelst (1641 - 1690, Dutch)
- Creation Year:1670
- Dimensions:Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London/Yorkshire, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 000451stDibs: LU58932764943
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