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Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian
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A woman of Basel standing whole length to front, looking towards the viewer, her left hand on her stomach; wearing a fur cap, ruff, small waistcoat over laced bodice, and three layers of skirts.
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Title: Mulier Basiliensis (Woman of Basel)
Series/Portfolio: "Theatrum Mulierum" and "Aula Veneris" reprinted in "A collection of original etchings," printed by J. M'Creery, 1816
Artist:
Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
Date: 1644 (reprinted 1816)
Medium: Etching; second state of two
Dimensions: Plate: 3 11/16 × 2 3/8 in. (9.3 × 6 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Carl J. Ulmann, 1924
Object Number: 24.57.19
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