Art Funded by you

Portrait of a Young Woman

Frans Hals, c1655-1660

Frans Hals, Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1655-1660, Ferens Art Gallery, Art Funded 1963

This tender and wistful portrait by Hals reveals his most profound insights into the human condition.

It depicts a young woman in black dress and a deep, white collar tied with a yellow bow; her head gently tilted and her lips just parting to reveal a smile. The delicate play of light over her features and the restrained brushwork, unusual in his late works, add to the intimacy of the portrait and enhance the candour of the characterisation. This painting was purchased after a successful public appeal by the museum.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Portrait of a Young Woman, c1655-1660

Date supported

1963

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

60 x 55.5 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

35000

Art Funded by you FAQs

Where can I see this work of art? Is it on display?
What is Art Fund's purpose?
How is Art Fund funded?
What type of funding do you offer?
What does the acquisition grants programme support and who can apply?
How many works of art has Art Fund helped museums to acquire?
I’m a curator/researcher/arts professional and would like to find out more about this work, how do I get in touch?
I’m a journalist and would like to contact Art Fund about this work, how do I get in touch?
I would like to donate a work of art to a museum. What do I need to do?
I'd like to leave a gift to Art Fund in my will. How can I do this?

Contact us

If you have a question about a work of art featured here, please contact the Programmes team. We’ll be happy to answer your enquiry.