Gezicht op het Diaconie Oude Vrouwen- en Kinderhuis te Den Haag 1730 - 1736
anonymous
aged paper
quirky sketch
mechanical pen drawing
old engraving style
sketch book
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
pen work
sketchbook drawing
storyboard and sketchbook work
This anonymous etching, "Gezicht op het Diaconie Oude Vrouwen- en Kinderhuis te Den Haag," depicts a detailed view of the Diaconie Oude Vrouwen- en Kinderhuis, an old women's and children's home in The Hague, Netherlands, circa 1730-1736. The print showcases the building's architectural features and its prominent position in the city, along with the surrounding streets and a bridge over a canal. The etching's focus on the building's facade and its prominent placement suggests an interest in documenting urban development and social institutions during the period, providing a glimpse into the lives of the residents and the cityscape of 18th century The Hague.
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