Ornatus Muliebris Anglicanus (The Clothing of English Women) 1638 - 1640
wenceslaushollar
pencil drawn
amateur sketch
light pencil work
pencil sketch
portrait reference
idea generation sketch
pencil drawing
limited contrast and shading
portrait drawing
pencil work
dress
"Ornatus Muliebris Anglicanus (The Clothing of English Women)" is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, created between 1638 and 1640. This detailed print depicts a fashionable Englishwoman of the period in a richly patterned gown, showcasing the intricate details of her clothing. The work exemplifies Hollar's skill in rendering textures and fabrics, capturing the elegance and complexity of 17th-century fashion. This artwork is a significant example of fashion illustration and provides valuable insight into the clothing styles of the time. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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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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