Winter
| Title | Winter |
|---|---|
| Artist | Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607–1677) |
| Date | 1643–44 17th century |
| Medium | etching |
| Classification | |
| Origin | Bohemia Bohemia |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | The Seasons: Winter, 1643–44. Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607–1677). Etching. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection, 1959.317.4 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Winter” is a work by Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607–1677), dated 1643–44. It is executed in etching and classified as print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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