Artwork
The Several Habits of English Women, from the Nobility to the Country Women as they are in these times: The Woman with Scissors
The Several Habits of English Women, from the Nobility to the Country Women as they are in these times: The Woman with Scissors 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 Scissors is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, created around 1640 as part of a series on English women's attire.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in profile, dressed in a dark robe, lighter apron, and head covering, holding scissors. Her attire suggests a lower social class, and the image is a detailed representation of 17th-century English daily life.
Technique & Style
Hollar's work is characterized by its realistic and detailed depiction, emphasizing textures and folds in the subject's clothing, aligning with the Baroque style's focus on 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.
