Gezicht op het Walenweeshuis te Amsterdam 1768 - 1783
casparjacobszphilips
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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homemade paper
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photo restoration
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parchment
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light coloured
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old engraving style
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historical photography
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old-timey
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historical font
This etching by Caspar Jacobsz. Philips, titled "Gezicht op het Walenweeshuis te Amsterdam," depicts the Walloon Orphanage in Amsterdam. Created between 1768 and 1783, the artwork provides a detailed view of the building, showcasing its facade and surrounding canal. The composition features a large tree in the foreground, framing the orphanage and emphasizing the building's scale and importance. The etching is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the architecture and urban landscape of 18th-century Amsterdam. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.
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