View of the Kloveniersdoelen in Amsterdam by Hendrik Schepper

View of the Kloveniersdoelen in Amsterdam 1765

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drawing, ink, indian-ink, chalk, graphite

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drawing

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netherlandish

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light pencil work

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quirky sketch

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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personal sketchbook

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ink

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sketchwork

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indian-ink

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pen-ink sketch

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chalk

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15_18th-century

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pen work

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graphite

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

"View of the Kloveniersdoelen in Amsterdam" is a 1765 etching by Dutch artist Hendrik Schepper (1741-?). The artwork depicts the Kloveniersdoelen, a former shooting range and social club, situated on the Amstel River in Amsterdam. The drawing showcases the building's grand façade and surrounding canal, filled with boats and people going about their daily lives. Schepper's meticulous attention to detail creates a realistic and evocative view of 18th-century Amsterdam, capturing the city's bustling maritime activity and architectural grandeur. This etching is now part of the Städel Museum's collection, offering a valuable glimpse into the history and cityscape of Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age.

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