Print Description
A view of Strasbourg.
Made by Wenceslaus Hollar after own design.
Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Wth a coat af arms with initials DG.
Sheet size: 17.8 x 11.2 cm (7.01 x 4.41 inch). Image size: 16.7 x 9.3 cm. (6.57 x 3.66 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Trimmed to the plate. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
LANDSCAPE-STRASBOURG-BOATS | PCO-E18-14
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Biography artist: Wenceslaus Hollar (1607 – 1677) 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 Vaclav Hollar. He is particularly noted for his engravings and etchings. He was born in Prague, died in London, and was buried at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster.
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