Greek Gentlewoman (Mulier Generosa Graeca in Civitate Pera)

1644
Not on view
A Greek woman from Pera with long curly hair standing whole length to front, with hands touching; wearing an ornate hat, matching gown, and necklace; first state, before English title added.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Greek Gentlewoman (Mulier Generosa Graeca in Civitate Pera)
  • Series/Portfolio: Costumes of Women from Different Countries: Twelve plates (New Hollstein 622-633)
  • Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
  • Date: 1644
  • Medium: Etching; first state of three
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 3 9/16 × 2 5/16 in. (9.1 × 5.8 cm) cut 1 mm within platemark
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.81.3.153
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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