W. Hollar. (London girl) Bohemia. 17th century etching
$200.00
“Ciuis Londinensis Filia – Cittizens : daughter”
Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677) was a Bohemian etcher known in England as Wenceslaus or Wenceslas and in Germany as Wenzel Hollar. He was born in Prague and died in London.
He produced some 2740 engravings of a wide variety of subjects including religious, mythological, historical, geographical and maps, portraits, costumes, sports, natural history, etc. His smaller works are jewel-like, minutely detailed to convey the textures of clothing and the distinctive facial features and hairstyles of his subjects.
4 x 2 3/4 inches, sheet.
Signed in the plate “W. Hollar inse et fecit 1649”
Excellent condition.
1 in stock
