Portrait of Philips WOUWERMAN,

Philips WOUWERMAN

1619–1668, Netherlands

Also known as: PW, PDW

Biography

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Philips Wouwerman (also Wouwermans) was a Dutch painter of hunting, landscape and battle scenes.
Wouwerman was first taught by his father, Paul Joosten Wouwerman, an historical painter of moderate ability. According to a contemporary account he had also studied with Frans Hals (1581/85-1666). Wouwerman became a member of its guild of painters in 1642, and he died after a successful career in his hometown in May 1668.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philips_Wouwerman

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