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Wenceslaus Hollar

Associated Names
Wenceslaus Hollar

Artist, Bohemian, 1607 - 1677

The image is a portrait of a woman shown in full length. She is standing in a three-quarter profile, facing slightly to the left. Her facial features include a delicate, composed expression with eyes gazing forward and a slightly elongated face. Her hair is styled in loose waves, cascading down past her shoulders. She is dressed in an elegant gown with intricate patterns on the skirt and a full, dark, flowing cloak over her shoulder. The bodice is adorned with lace detailing and has short sleeves with similar lace trim. In her hands, she holds a closed fan delicately. She appears to wear no visible jewelry. The background of the image is plain, with no discernible details, placing full emphasis on the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5018

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 622, State ii/iii


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. 622, state ii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65026486

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