Albury

1645

Wenceslaus Hollar

Associated Names
Wenceslaus Hollar

Artist, Bohemian, 1607 - 1677

The image depicts a landscape viewed from an elevated point. The horizon is low, emphasizing the sky. Trees are present throughout the scene, with meticulous fine lines showing details. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on contrast. There are figures along a path to the left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4934

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 728, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1982

  • Pennington, Richard. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Etched Work of Wenceslaus Hollar 1607-1677. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1982.

1996

  • The New Hollstein German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700. (Wenceslaus Hollar, Simon Turner, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 728, state i/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q65026340

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