Catalogue of the boxed Hollar etchings at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.

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Catalogue of the boxed Hollar etchings at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.

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Finding aid for the original Hollar etchings contained in 22 boxes. Provides descriptions of each individual etching, subject matter and, where there are multiple copies, of the variant states.

[1], 83 p.

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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Carefoote, Pearce J., 1961-

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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677) set the standard of artistic and technical achievement that many later engravers attempted to emulate. In every area Hollar's work stands out as a source of information on common life in 17th century Europe. It ranges from topography and landscapes, to depictions of local dress from a variety of regions. Born in Prague, he lived and worked in London, where his views of the city form an invaluable record of its appearance before the Great Fire of 1666. Fr...

Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677

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The seaport of Hull was an important 17th century English bulwark against naval attack or incursions of Scottish armies. After Hull turned against Charles I in 1640, the King twice (without success) beseiged the town in 1642, the likely year of issue of the present print. Cf. Parry. From the description of Kyngeston vpon Hvll, [circa 1642, with manuscript revisions circa 1681]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702198986 Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677) set the standard of artisti...