1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Margaret Lemon is a 1646 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair and a pearl necklace. She’s wearing a high-necked dress with a ruffled collar, and her right hand holds a bouquet of flowers. The dark background makes her face stand out sharply. The text below her name reads *"Marguerite Lemon Anglaise"* and includes a poem in French. The artist’s signature and the year 1646 are also printed at the bottom. 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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