Muffs, Gloves, Collars and Other Articles of Toilet

Muffs, Gloves, Collars and Other Articles of Toilet

Wenceslaus Hollar

1647

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a collection of furry muffs, gloves, collars, and other toilet items. The objects are arranged on a flat surface, with some of them overlapping each other. The dominant colors are dark browns and blacks, which give the painting a somber tone. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the fur and the textures of the different materials. The artist's attention to detail is impressive, and the painting feels like a still life from the 17th century. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore more works from that era.

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