Gezicht op Schoonhoven by Carel Frederik (I) Bendorp

Gezicht op Schoonhoven 1786 - 1792

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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pale palette

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parchment

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old engraving style

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retro 'vintage design

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archive photography

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personal sketchbook

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old-timey

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19th century

"Gezicht op Schoonhoven" is an etching by Carel Frederik Bendorp created between 1786 and 1792. It depicts a view of the Dutch town of Schoonhoven as seen from the Lek River. The detailed depiction of the town's buildings, including the church and windmill, showcases Bendorp's keen eye for detail and ability to capture the essence of a place. This small-scale etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into 18th-century Dutch life and the artistic style of the period.

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