Catalogue of a collection of engravings, etchings, and woodcuts (1879)
Fisher, Richard · [London? Printed by J. C. wilkins] · leaf 368
curate and transparent method of theircutting bespeak the careful study and thorough love of his art withwhich Hollar pursued his occupation ; his landscapes and architec-tural subjects are masterpieces of delicate drawing and execution. The narrative of his ill-requited talent shows how little his… … OTWITHSTANDINGhis Bohemian origin.Hollar early in lifebecame identified withthe English school ofengraving. His edu-cation was derived fromMatthew Merian atFrancfort. Attract-ing the notice of Tho-mas Howard, Earl ofArundel, whilst Am-bassador at the Court ofthe German EmperorFerdinand H.,…
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