A Griffin
After Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian
Not on view
A griffin, surrounded by numerous plants, flowers, and insects, and a pineapple; after Hollar.
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After Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian
Not on view
A griffin, surrounded by numerous plants, flowers, and insects, and a pineapple; after Hollar.
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Title: A Griffin
Series/Portfolio: Animalium, Ferarum, & Bestiarum, title-page and three plates etched by Hollar, eight other plates after Hollar (New Hollstein 1813-1816, 2711-2718)
Artist:
After Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
Date: 1662–63
Medium: Etching, only state
Dimensions: sheet: 6 3/4 x 10 13/16 in. (17.2 x 27.5 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Anne W. and Dr. David T. Mininberg, in celebration of Anne's 65th birthday, 2002
Accession Number: 2002.482.9
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