Print Description
This print shows a view on Dover castle in England. In front we see two men pointing a stick to the sea.
Made by Wenceslaus Hollar after own design.
Medium: Etching on handlaid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 13.7 x 6.5 cm (5.39 x 2.56 inch). Image size: 13 x 5.6 cm. (5.12 x 2.2 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Brownish. Tear in upper right corner restored. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
DOVER CASTLE-DOVER-ENGLAND-UK-SEA-MEN-FENCE | RBOS-A9-23
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This attractive print was published ca 1660. .
Reference: Rijksmuseum RP-P-1938-300 and British Museum.
Biography engraver: Wenceslaus Hollar (1625-1677) 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 V?clav 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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