Chinese Men

10.9 x 17.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 804341

Previously attributed to Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Description

Three Chinese men conversing and gesturing to left; the man in centre dressed in the clothes of a mandarin, the other two wearing swords. A boy standing at far right; buildings and figures in background. Some re-work. Plate to John Ogilby's China, 1669. First state of two.
People involved

Creator(s)

Previously attributed to
Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
(etcher)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching

Measurements

10.9 x 17.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
China
Social sciences
Ethnology
Costume & National dress
Costume-Asia
Chinese national costume
References

Other number(s)

Hollstein : Hollstein, F.W.H., 1996. The New Hollstein: German Engravings Etchings and Woodcuts 1400-1700, Amsterdam – Hollstein 2086

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