1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mulier Habitans Algieri is a 1644 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman standing still. She wears a long, loose robe and a head covering that hides her hair. One hand rests on her chest, holding what looks like a small object. The lines are sharp, showing every fold in her clothes and the texture of her fabric. The artist signed it in 1644, and the title means "Woman from Algiers." The way the lines create depth and detail is typical of the time. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
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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