Koophandel en Zeevaart, decoratie op de Nieuwmarkt, 1795 1795
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ship
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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pen and pencil
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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pencil art
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watercolor
This 1795 print, "Koophandel en Zeevaart" by an anonymous artist, showcases a decorative monument on the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam. It portrays a ship, symbols of commerce and navigation, and a scene depicting the Dutch trading with indigenous peoples. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into Dutch colonial activities and the importance of trade during this historical period.
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