Gezicht op Greenwich Hospital aan de rivier de Theems te Greenwich 1751
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landscape illustration sketch
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aged paper
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toned paper
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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botanical art
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watercolor
"Gezicht op Greenwich Hospital aan de rivier de Theems te Greenwich" is a 1751 hand-colored etching by British artist Robert Sayer. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Greenwich Hospital from the Thames River. The architectural masterpiece is shown in meticulous detail, complete with its two iconic cupolas, while the river is filled with ships and boats, giving a sense of the bustling maritime activity of the era. This view of the Greenwich Hospital is a captivating example of Sayer's skills as a topographical artist, showcasing the grandeur of British architecture and the vitality of the Thames.
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