Gezicht op Dordrecht 1781 - 1787
mathiasdesallieth
aged paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
old engraving style
river
personal sketchbook
sketchbook drawing
pencil work
watercolour illustration
storyboard and sketchbook work
sketchbook art
"Gezicht op Dordrecht" (View of Dordrecht) is an etching by Dutch artist Mathias de Sallieth, created between 1781 and 1787. The artwork depicts a panoramic view of the Dutch city of Dordrecht as seen from the river Merwede, showcasing the city's skyline with its prominent church tower and a bustling harbor filled with ships and boats. De Sallieth's etching captures the picturesque scene with precise detail, highlighting the cityscape and the tranquil waters of the river, making it a captivating representation of 18th-century Dutch life. This print, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the cityscape of Dordrecht during this period.
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