Artwork
The Several Habits of English Women, from the Nobility to the Country Women as they are in these times: The Woman with a Mannish Hat
The Several Habits of English Women, from the Nobility to the Country Women as they are in these times: The Woman with a Mannish Hat is a print by the Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Woman with a Mannish Hat is a 1640 print by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Bohemian engraver active in England. It is part of a series documenting English women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman from behind, wearing a masculine-style hat, puffy sleeve with lace trim, and long skirt. Her clasped hands and detailed attire suggest a focus on contemporary fashion and social types.
Technique & Style
Hollar's work is characterized by precise observation and attention to texture, evident in the rendering of fabric folds and contrasts between light and dark. This style was typical of 17th-century depictions of everyday life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
