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Mieris
Mieris , family of Dutch genre and portrait painters of Leiden. Frans van Mieris, 1635-81, the most important, was the son of a goldsmith and pupil of Gerard Dou. His tiny, meticulous paintings won him distinguished patrons and a lucrative practice. Mieris excelled in the rendering of texture and was an admirable portraitist. Among his numerous well-known works in major museums are Oyster Breakfast (Hermitage, St. Petersburg); Sleeping Girl (Uffizi); and Lady in a Crimson Jacket (National Gall., London). His sons and pupils, Jan van Mieris, 1660-90, and Willem van Mieris, 1662-1747, continued his tradition, but failed to equal him. None of Jan's work is extant. A grandson, Frans van Mieris, 1689-1763, also followed in his steps with only slight success, being better known as an antiquarian and writer. |
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"Mieris." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Mieris." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Mieris.html "Mieris." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Mieris.html |
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Mieris, Frans van
Mieris, Frans van (b Leiden, 16 Apr. 1635; d Leiden, 12 Mar. 1681). Dutch painter, the most distinguished member of a family of artists active in Leiden. He was one of the best pupils of Gerrit Dou and followed his master in choice of subjects (mainly domestic genre scenes) and in his highly polished technique. The tradition was continued by his sons Jan (1660–90) and Willem (1662–1747) and by Willem's son Frans II (1689–1763).
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IAN CHILVERS. "Mieris, Frans van." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Mieris, Frans van." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-MierisFransvan.html IAN CHILVERS. "Mieris, Frans van." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-MierisFransvan.html |
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Mieris, Frans van
Mieris, Frans van (1635–81). Dutch painter, the most distinguished member of a family of artists active in Leiden. He was one of the best pupils of Gerrit Dou and followed his master in choice of subjects (mainly domestic genre scenes) and in his highly polished technique. The tradition was continued by his sons Jan (1660–90) and Willem (1662–1747) and by Willem's son Frans II (1689–1763).
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IAN CHILVERS. "Mieris, Frans van." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Mieris, Frans van." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-MierisFransvan.html IAN CHILVERS. "Mieris, Frans van." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-MierisFransvan.html |
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