The Charm Of Vermeer's Famous Painting -Girl With a Pearl Earring

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"Girl With a Pearl Earring" is one of the most iconic painting in art history

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This painting features a European girl wearing oriental turban dress and large pearl earring.

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It was painted by Johannes Vermeer in year 1665, using oil paint.

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If you don't know Vermeer, he was a great Dutch painter of the 17th century.

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He is widely known for his genre artworks.

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Let's know some interesting facts about the painting.

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In painting, Vermeer depicted a real girl who was the maid of his house.

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The artist was so attracted by her calm nature that he took it out on his canvas.

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Recently, once again 'Girl with Pearl Earring' came into the limelight due to a protest.

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On October 27, the painting was targeted by climate activists at a Dutch museum.

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