Woman wearing tall dark hat. 1638

13.1 x 10.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 803925

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Woman wearing tall dark hat 1638

Description

1/2 length, 1/2 left in octagonal frame. Wears dark hat with high crown and very wide brim at front and back. Beneath hat is stiff lace cap. Shoulder wrap with 2 lace flounces, pulling on gauntlet on left hand. 3rd state of 3. Plate cut.
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Search the collection Peter Stent (active c.1637-65) : London
(publisher)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching

Measurements

13.1 x 10.1 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Costume & National dress
History of costume
Costume-17C
References

Other number(s)

Hollstein : Hollstein, F.W.H., 1996. The New Hollstein: German Engravings Etchings and Woodcuts 1400-1700, Amsterdam – Hollstein 253