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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

America. dated 1666

Etching | RCIN 805167

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

America dated 1666

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

A printed map of the Americas, published in 1666. Hollar made many printed maps and views, and was appointed 'Scenographus regius' by Charles II in the year that this view was published.

Provenance

Royal Collection by 1818
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Creator(s)

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

Search the collection Jenner, Thomas: Royal Exchange, London
(publisher)

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Etching

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Groupings
Category
Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Places
America (continent)
North America
South America
Geography
Maps

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