Portret van Anne Dacres, gravin van Arundel 1636 - 1644
wenceslaushollar
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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caricature
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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portrait drawing
"Portret van Anne Dacres, gravin van Arundel" is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, created between 1636 and 1644. The artwork depicts Anne Dacres, Countess of Arundel, in profile, wearing a large black hat and a lace collar. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Hollar's skill in portraiture and etching, demonstrating his mastery of detail and subtle tonal variations. This small-scale portrait, measuring 183 mm in height and 127 mm in width, is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the attire and appearance of a prominent woman of the 17th century.
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