Artist: Willem Kalf (1622 - 1693)
Nationality: Dutch
Movement: Dutch School
Media: Painting
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Biography:
After studying in Rotterdam, William Kalf settled in Amsterdam and lived there for the rest of his life. He received little recognition for his work and did not sell many of his paintings. He primarily painted still-lifes with unique figures and compositions. He was a master of bold color and extensive, realistic detail. Kalf was believed to have painted under the influence of fellow bourgeoisie Dutch artist, Jan Vermeer. Kalf’s reputation as an influential artist developed when his work was restored in the twentieth century.

Artworks in Museum Collections: (60)
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
Interior of a Kitchen Willem Kalf (Dutch, 1619-1693)Oil on wood; 10 1/2 x 12 1/2
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
Still Life with Fruit, Glassware, and a Wan-li Bowl, 1659 Willem Kalf (Dutch, 1619-1693)Oil on
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USTENSILES DE CUISINE (2e quart 17e siècle ; 2e moitié 17e siècle) by KALF Willem
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ARMES ET ARMURES (1643 vers ; 1645 ou) by KALF Willem (attribué)
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NATURE MORTE AU VASE DE CHINE (2e quart 17e siècle ; 2e moitié 17e siècle) by KALF Willem (attribué)
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Willem Kalf - Still Life c. 1660 oil on canvas National Gallery of Art Dutch
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Willem Kalf - Still Life c. 1660 oil on canvas The Detroit Institute of Art Dutch
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INTERIEUR D'UNE CUISINE RUSTIQUE (2e quart 17e siècle ; 2e moitié 17e siècle) by KALF Willem
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Willem Kalf - A Kitchen Corner c. 1642-44 oil on wood panel The Detroit Institute of Art Dutch
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Nature morte (17e siècle) by KALF Willem
J. Paul Getty Museum -
Still Life with Ewer, Vessels and Pomegranate
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Willem Kalf - Wine Glass on a Gilded Silver Foot and a Bowl of Fruit 1663 oil on canvas Cleveland Museum of Art Dutch
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Willem van Aelst Flowers in a Silver Vase oil on canvas 1663
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Frans Hals - Willem Coymans 1645 oil on canvas National Gallery of Art Dutch
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NATURE MORTE (2e moitié 17e siècle) by MAES Nicolaes (attribué)
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Nature morte au pot de Chine (1658) by KALF Willem
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Willem van Lande Cavalry engagement Engraving 17th century
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
Still Life with Lobster and Fruit, 1650s Abraham van Beyeren (Dutch, 1620-21–1690)Oil on wood; 38
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Bataille navale by SCHELLINKS Willem
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J.C. Folkema Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) book with 60 etchings and engravings 1716
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Barque aux voiles carguées by VELDE Willem I van de
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Flotte par temps calme by VELDE Willem I van de
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Entrance to a Dutch Port, ca. 1665 Willem van de Velde the Younger (Dutch, 1633-1707)Oil
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Vue d'une rivière couverte d'embarcations by VELDE Willem I van de
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Loth et ses filles by MIERIS Willem van
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Voilier dehors by VELDE Willem II van de
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Willem van der Gouwen The Beheading of Thascius Cyprianus Line engraving (book illustration) 17th - 18th century
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Flotte de yachts anglais sur la Tamise by VELDE Willem I van de
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Deux vaisseaux en mer by VELDE Willem II van de (manière de)
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Barque de pêche et navire, en vue d'une jetée by VELDE Willem II van de
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Flotte hollandaise et danoise, à l'ancre, en 1658 by VELDE Willem I van de
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Bateaux au long d'une jetée by VELDE Willem I van de
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Voilier à l'entrée d'un port by VELDE Willem II van de (manière de)
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Huit barques à voiles, en vue d'une rive by VELDE Willem I van de
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Vaisseaux de guerre, voiles déployées by VELDE Willem II van de
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Barque à voiles et deux trois-mâts à l'ancre by VELDE Willem I van de
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J.C. Folkema Il Callotto resuscitato,second plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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Trois-mâts hollandais vu de côté, la proue à droite by VELDE Willem I van de
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Willem Linnig [Two women with instruments] 19th century
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Willem van Herp Merry Company oil on canvas 17th century
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Jacobus Houbraken (Gustaaf Willem...) 1742
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J.C. Folkema Ordre etListe ... , first plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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Yacht hollandais et quatre autres embarcations by VELDE Willem I van de
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Large fleuve avec des barques et un navire by VELDE Willem II van de (manière de)
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Barque de pêche et navire, en vue d'une jetée by VELDE Willem II van de (d'après)
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J.C. Folkema Le chevalier rustique armÈ..., forty-fifth plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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Un chaland dans une baie, par temps calme by VELDE Willem II van de
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J.C. Folkema La garde-couche des chiennes, fifth plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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J.C. Folkema Cornet a cornes dorÈs..., thirty-second plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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J.C. Folkema Le plus puissant prince..., twenty-third plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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J.C. Folkema L'amiralgeneral de la flotte..., fiftieth plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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J.C. Folkema Madame Cul de Paris..., eighteenth plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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Le Royal James vaincu par les hollandais dans le combat de quatre jours by VELDE Willem I van de
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J.C. Folkema Le marquis de force-nature..., forty-third plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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J.C. Folkema Le maÓtre des juifs cherchant vainement..., fifty-fifth plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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J.C. Folkema Hali Nasilli Pascha.., fifteenth plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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J.C. Folkema Le St. Porte-Lunettes profetiques, fourth plate in the book Il Callotto resuscitato (Amsterdam: Willem Koning, 1716) etching and engraving 1716
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Abraham Blooteling Portrait of Willem van Haren Sr. Engraving 1680
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Willem de Heusch The Pilgrim and the Shepherd Etching 17th century
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Pieter Tanje Portrait of Willem von Haren ENG 18th century

Artnews Articles and Exhibition Information: (1)
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Haunch of Venison, London: Uwe Wittwer
A major installation entitled “The Class of Beauty” shows various table vitrines, each dedicated to an iconic artist that Wittwer treasures: Friedrich, De Hooch, Kalf, Klee, Poussin, Ruisdael, Titian and Warhol. In a loose and associative manner, ...

Further Artwork and Information:

Willem Kalf Online
KALF, Willem
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Willem Kalf (Getty Museum)
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Willem Kalf -- Encyclopædia Britannica
Willem Kalf gallery at Arcadian Galleries
Biography
Amazon.com: Books: Willem Kalf: 1619-1693

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