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Wenceslaus Hollar 'B1607' Domestic Chickens, Poultry, Master Engraving
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Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
Measures: 29.4 x 21.2 cm.
Published for a series of etchings published to illustrate Ogilby's Fables. It comes from one of the finest illustrated books of the 17th-century, and this series represents the best of Hollar's work as an illustrator.
Wenceslaus Hollar was a prolific and accomplished Bohemian graphic artist of the 17th century, who spent much of his life in England. He is known to German speakers as Wenzel Hollar; and to Czech speakers as Václav Hollar Czech. He is particularly noted for his engravings and etchings.
Late hand colour, light marginal foxing.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.58 in (29.4 cm)Width: 8.35 in (21.2 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1666
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Norwich, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7031231442342
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