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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Woman with turban, after Schongauer. 1646

7.8 x 5.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 803841

Woman with turban, after Schongauer

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Woman with turban, after Schongauer 1646

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Bust of woman almost full face, wearing turban with 2 peaks and large jewel fastened in centre to which 3 aigrettes are attached. Folds at back of turban brought over shoulders and fastened in front.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
(etcher)

After
Search the collection Martin Schongauer (c. 1448-1491)
(designer)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching

Measurements

7.8 x 5.8 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Headgear
Turbans
Social sciences
Ethnology
Costume & National dress
History of costume
Costume-15C
References

Other number(s)

Hollstein : Hollstein, F.W.H., 1996. The New Hollstein: German Engravings Etchings and Woodcuts 1400-1700, Amsterdam – Hollstein 881

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