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Mulier Persiana

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image features an illustration of a woman standing in profile. She has distinct facial features, styled hair, and is wearing a gown with a cloak draped over her. Her hands are together in front of her. The background is plain. Inscriptions in the top right and bottom corners indicate her as a Persian woman.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1644
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2518 × 3868 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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