Gezicht op Dordrecht by Mathias de Sallieth

Gezicht op Dordrecht 1781 - 1787

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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river

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

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watercolour illustration

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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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 This print, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the cityscape of Dordrecht during this period.

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