The Laughing Cavalier (1624) is a portrait by the Dutch
Golden Age painter Frans Hals in the Wallace Collection in London, which has
been described as "one of the most brilliant of all Baroque
portraits". The title is an invention of the Victorian public and press,
dating from its exhibition in the opening display at the Bethnal Green Museum
in 1872–1875, just after its arrival in England, after which it was regularly
reproduced as a print, and became one of the best known old master paintings in
Britain. The unknown subject is in fact not laughing, but can be said to have
an enigmatic smile, much amplified by his upturned moustache.
With the use of both up-to-date technology and skilled craftsmen, this unique and high quality picture captures all the colour, craquelure, texture and character of an original painting. Each Oleograph is a master-piece in its own right and carefully hand-finished to recreate that timeless look and appeal of an original. Museum quality stretched cotton canvas 10oz.
Displayed in our popular EM6 composition frame in an antique matte black finish and antique gold inner. Contact us at info@brookpace.co.uk for bespoke enquiries.
Inner Size: 14 x 11"(36 x 28cm)
Outer Size: 18 x 15" (46 x 38cm)