Head of a Young Black Boy in Profile to the Right — Wenceslaus Hollar | DiscoverArt

Wenceslaus Hollar

Head of a Young Black Boy in Profile to the Right

1645

Etching; only state

8.1 × 6 cm (3.2 × 2.4 in)

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