Album van tien gelithographieerde schetsen, voorstellende Tooneelen van de Verwoesting, Aangerigt door den storm van 28 mei 1860 in het 's Gravenhaagsche Bosch, te Scheveningen, enz. by Hendrik Wilhelmus Last

Album van tien gelithographieerde schetsen, voorstellende Tooneelen van de Verwoesting, Aangerigt door den storm van 28 mei 1860 in het 's Gravenhaagsche Bosch, te Scheveningen, enz. 1860

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photo of handprinted image

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aged paper

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homemade paper

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pale palette

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reduced colour palette

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light coloured

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white palette

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personal sketchbook

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fading type

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ink colored

This album, created by Hendrik Wilhelmus Last in 1860, is a collection of 12 lithographs depicting the devastation caused by the storm of May 28th, 1860, in The Hague and Scheveningen. This album, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a visual record of the destructive power of nature and its impact on the Dutch landscape. The album's cover showcases the title "Album van 's Gravenhage en Scheveningen," signifying its focus on these specific locations, offering a glimpse into the aftermath of a significant natural disaster and the photographic techniques prevalent during the 19th century.

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