Decoraties 31-38 te Den Haag, 1747 by Anonymous

Decoraties 31-38 te Den Haag, 1747 1751

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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ink colored

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

This is a set of eight etchings created by an anonymous artist in 1751. The prints depict a series of allegorical scenes that are likely related to the city of The Hague in the Netherlands. The individual scenes each contain symbolic figures and objects that can be interpreted as representing different virtues and values important to the city, such as strength, wisdom, and religious devotion. The use of etching as a medium allows for detailed and intricate lines, giving the prints a sharp and elegant aesthetic. These engravings are a valuable source of information about 18th-century Dutch society and visual culture, offering a glimpse into the values and beliefs of the time.

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