Which 19th-century artists were influenced by Frans Hals?

During the 19th century, interest in the Dutch painter Frans Hals was revived, leading to his influence on several prominent artists. Key figures influenced by his work include:

• Édouard Manet: After visiting the Netherlands in 1872, Manet was significantly influenced by Hals’s free painting style, which he subsequently incorporated into his own work, such as in the painting Le Bon Bock (1873).12
• Vincent van Gogh: Van Gogh developed an appreciation for Hals’s work early in his career, and he was specifically influenced by the Dutch master's subtle range of colors.13
• John Singer Sargent: In 1879, Sargent traveled to Haarlem specifically to study the works of Frans Hals. This exposure to Hals’s technique, alongside the work of Diego Velázquez, informed Sargent's own approach to portraiture, characterized by broad, slashing brushstrokes.4

The revival of Hals’s reputation during this period was further bolstered by the 1865 purchase of his iconic portrait, The Laughing Cavalier, which became a milestone for the Impressionists who admired his technique.15