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    Gerrit Dou

    Birth: 4-7-1613

    Death: 2-9-1675

    Alternate First Name: Gerard

    Alternate Surname: Dow

Biography

Gerrit Dou was a dutch Baroque painter. He was trained by his father, a glass engraver, and then studied under Rembrandt. His most unique device is his frame within a frame pictures. Some of his paintings include: "The Young Mother," "A Poulterer's Shop," and "Night School."

Letter References

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Adeline Seward, December 6, 1859

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, August 4, 1833

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Biography: 
Gerrit Dou was a dutch Baroque painter. He was trained by his father, a glass engraver, and then studied under Rembrandt. His most unique device is his frame within a frame pictures. Some of his paintings include: "The Young Mother," "A Poulterer's Shop," and "Night School."
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
Gerard Dou
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
Wilhelm Martin
Publisher Location: 
London
Publisher Name: 
George Bell and Sons
Year: 
1902
Start Page: 
27
End Page: 
27
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