Ruïne van het Oost-Indisch Zeemagazijn, 1822 1822
jacobplugger
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quirky sketch
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
This 1822 etching by Jacob Plügger depicts the ruins of the East India Company's warehouse in Amsterdam. The warehouse collapsed on April 1st, 1822, and the print captures the scene of the disaster. Plügger’s detailed and realistic style effectively portrays the chaotic aftermath, emphasizing the scale of the destruction and the sense of shock amongst the onlookers. The etching is a valuable historical document, offering insight into a significant event in Amsterdam's history.
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