Visitors to the Kimbell from now through late July will have the opportunity to view a special painting: Rembrandt van Rijn’s self-portrait, Rembrandt Laughing. This portrait was not attributed to Rembrandt for a long time; however, when the English family who owned it for the past 100 years put it up for auction and art dealers in attendance recognized its quality and importance.
Art historians now know that Rembrandt Laughing is one of the first and most joyful chapters of the artist’s autobiography in paint, and he painted the work in his home city of Leiden when he was 21 or 22 years old.
For more information on the Rembrandt painting at the Kimbell, visit the Park West Gallery Art Blog.
Art historians now know that Rembrandt Laughing is one of the first and most joyful chapters of the artist’s autobiography in paint, and he painted the work in his home city of Leiden when he was 21 or 22 years old.
For more information on the Rembrandt painting at the Kimbell, visit the Park West Gallery Art Blog.
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