Artwork
The Several Habits of English Women, from the Nobility to the Country Women as they are in these times: The Woman with Scissors
The Several Habits of English Women, from the Nobility to the Country Women as they are in these times: The Woman with Scissors is a print by the Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1939.610
- Credit line
- Gift of Robert Hays Gries
About this work
Overview
The Woman with Scissors is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, created around 1640 as part of a series on English women's attire.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in profile, dressed in a dark robe, lighter apron, and head covering, holding scissors. Her attire suggests a lower social class, and the image is a detailed representation of 17th-century English daily life.
Technique & Style
Hollar's work is characterized by its realistic and detailed depiction, emphasizing textures and folds in the subject's clothing, aligning with the Baroque style's focus on everyday life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
