Ornatus Muliebris Anglicanus (The Clothing of English Women) 1640
wenceslaushollar
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"Ornatus Muliebris Anglicanus (The Clothing of English Women)" is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, depicting a woman in the fashionable attire of 17th century England. The artwork is a detailed and realistic portrayal of the intricate lace collars, elaborate jewelry, and elegant gowns worn by English women during this period. Hollar's precise rendering of the clothing and the woman's posture offers a glimpse into the sartorial trends and social customs of the time. The etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document for fashion historians and anyone interested in the visual culture of 17th century England.
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The diversity of women’s apparel in England is illustrated in this extensive costume series. Hollar represented women from all ranks of society, from the humble countrywoman 1 to the elegant noblewoman 2. The more fashionable costumes are based on eyewitness observation of the ladies at the court of the Earl of Arundel, Hollar’s primary patron. They are therefore among the more reliable visual sources for costume historians.
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