The Stadhouderskade, seen from the Rijksmuseum c. 1894
gerrithendricusheinen
photo of handprinted image
light pencil work
pale palette
ink paper printed
pencil sketch
light coloured
old engraving style
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
watercolor
"The Stadhouderskade, seen from the Rijksmuseum" is a photograph by Gerrit Hendricus Heinen, taken around 1894. The image captures a panoramic view of Amsterdam, showcasing the Stadhouderskade canal and the surrounding cityscape. Heinen's photograph offers a glimpse into the urban landscape of late 19th-century Amsterdam, providing valuable documentation of the city's architecture and development during this period. The detailed composition of the photograph, with its clear depiction of buildings and waterways, exemplifies the genre of architectural photography, capturing the city's architectural character in a precise and realistic manner.
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How different Amsterdam looked 120 years ago, as seen through Heinen’s lens. He took this photograph from the Rijksmuseum’s western middle tower in the direction of the Leidseplein. Where Heinen saw the House of Detention – Anne Frank would later be imprisoned there – is now a casino. What was once the Church of the Free Congregation now houses Paradiso, a music venue and night club since 1968.
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