1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Civis Londinensis Vxor is a 1643 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman from behind. She’s wearing a wide, full skirt and a hat with a big brim. Her sleeves are puffy at the shoulders, and she’s holding something under her arm. The title at the bottom calls her a "citizen’s wife," which might mean she’s a regular person, not royalty. The artist signed it in 1643, so it’s old. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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