Additional information
| Artist | Hollar |
|---|---|
| Country | English, Czech |
| Region | European |
ArtistHollar, Wenceslaus
Artist Years1607-1677
Artist NationalityEnglish, Czech
TitleAmata and Lavinia Dancing with the Bacchantes
Year1952
MediumPrint > Etching
DimensionsPlate: 10 X 7.7 inches
Sheet: 13.9 X 9.8 inches
Description
Etching after Francis Cleyn (Ger., 1582-1658), with etched credits reading “Fran. Cleyn inv.: W. Hollar fec: Londini, 1852” in the plate at lower right, with “AE.7.l.550” also etched in the plate, printed on antique laid paper. With engraved banner below the image reading: to “To Coll. Thomas Farrington pf the Parish of St. James’s Westminster”. Illustration from John Ogilby’s The Works of Publius Virgilius Maro, Book XII, London: 1697. Rare. Mint condition. Free shipping to US address.
Accession Number227106
NotesWenceslaus 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: [ˈvaːtslav ˈɦolar]. 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.
(source: wikipedia.org)
Price $750.00