Kaart van de Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie by Adriaan Jan Bogaerts

Kaart van de Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie 1882

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aged paper

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personal sketchbook

botanical drawing

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

natural palette

botanical art

watercolor

"Kaart van de Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie" is a detailed map created by Adriaan Jan Bogaerts in 1882. The map depicts the New Dutch Water Line, a series of fortifications and waterways in the Netherlands designed to defend against invasion. Bogaerts, a Dutch cartographer known for his precise work, uses color-coding to highlight different regions and strategic points within the water line. This map is a valuable resource for understanding Dutch military history and the strategic importance of the water line in the 19th century.