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Girl in a green gown : the history and mystery of the Arnolfini portrait / Carola Hicks.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Vintage, 2012.Description: 1 v. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9780099526896
Subject(s): Summary: The "Arnolfini" portrait, painted by Jan van Eyck in 1434, is one of the world's most famous paintings. This title tells the story of the painting's survival through fires, battles, hazardous sea journeys, and its role as a mirror reflecting the culture and history of the time - from jewel of the Hapsburg empire to Napoleonic war trophy.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 759.9492 HI GI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available T0046758

Originally published: London: Chatto & Windus, 2011.

The "Arnolfini" portrait, painted by Jan van Eyck in 1434, is one of the world's most famous paintings. This title tells the story of the painting's survival through fires, battles, hazardous sea journeys, and its role as a mirror reflecting the culture and history of the time - from jewel of the Hapsburg empire to Napoleonic war trophy.

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