Mulier Augustana
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mulier Augustana 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 standing sideways. She wears a wide-brimmed hat, a ruffled collar, and a long, striped skirt with puffy sleeves. Her hands rest on her stomach, and the lines in the picture show the folds of her clothes clearly. The title at the bottom reads *Mulier Augustana*, which might hint at a connection to Augsburg, Germany. The artist signed it in 1643, so it’s from the mid-1600s. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
