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Dahl, Michael
Dahl, Michael (b Stockholm, 29 Sept. ?1659; d London, 20 Oct. 1743). Swedish portrait painter, active mainly in England. He settled permanently in London in 1689 (following an earlier stay in 1682–5) and became Kneller's principal rival. His work is less dashing and fluent than Kneller's, but at his best he surpasses him in sincerity and humanity. There are several paintings by him or from his busy studio in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Michael." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 8 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Michael." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 8, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-DahlMichael.html IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Michael." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved February 08, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-DahlMichael.html |
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Michael Dahl
Michael Dahl , 1656-1743, Swedish portrait painter. In 1688, after traveling on the Continent, he settled in England. After the death of Kneller in 1723, Dahl enjoyed an enormous popularity, painting Queen Anne and members of the aristocracy. Beyond a surface artificiality, Dahl's work reflects a considerable humanity. His paintings are to be seen in the National Portrait Gallery, London (e.g., Self-Portrait, 1691), and in Windsor Castle. |
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"Michael Dahl." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 8 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Michael Dahl." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 8, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Dahl-Mic.html "Michael Dahl." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 08, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Dahl-Mic.html |
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Dahl, Michael
Dahl, Michael (1659?–1743). Swedish portrait painter, active mainly in England. He settled permanently in London in 1689 (following an earlier stay in 1682–5) and became Kneller's principal rival. His work is less dashing and fluent than Kneller's, but at his best he surpasses him in sincerity and humanity. There are several paintings by him or from his busy studio in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Michael." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 8 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Michael." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (February 8, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-DahlMichael.html IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Michael." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved February 08, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-DahlMichael.html |
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