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Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian
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An Algerian woman walking to right towards the viewer, holding with her left hand the hood she is wearing, touching her gown with her right hand. First state, before English title added.
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Title: Algerian Woman (Mulier habitans Algier)
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 two
Dimensions: Sheet: 3 9/16 × 2 5/16 in. (9 × 5.8 cm) cut within the platemark
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
Accession Number: 20.81.3.156
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