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Baroque
An Officer dictating a Letter
by Gerard ter Borch, 1655
An Officer dictating a Letter (1655) is a painting by Gerard ter Borch, one of the masters of Baroque. The original hangs in the National Gallery.
$483$918
- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Gerard ter Borch
- Year
- 1655
- Movement
- Baroque
- Original
- National Gallery
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
An Officer dictating a Letter by Gerard ter Borch (1655) depicts dog, man, letter, soldier. The original hangs in the National Gallery.
Your ArtLogia An Officer dictating a Letter is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Baroque. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Gerard ter Borch (1617–1681) was a Dutch painter associated with the Baroque. Dutch Golden Age painter. Works by Gerard ter Borch hang in collections such as the Rijksmuseum and the Mauritshuis.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Gerard ter Borch (1617–1681)
Gerard ter Borch (1617–1681) was a Dutch painter associated with the Baroque. Dutch Golden Age painter. Works by Gerard ter Borch hang in collections such as the Rijksmuseum and the Mauritshuis.
More by Gerard ter BorchQuestions
Is this An Officer dictating a Letter reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your An Officer dictating a Letter is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original An Officer dictating a Letter?
The original by Gerard ter Borch (1655) is in the National Gallery. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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