Gezicht op een gracht in Den Haag 1750 - 1825
anonymous
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landscape illustration sketch
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aged paper
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toned 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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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
This anonymous 18th-century etching titled "Gezicht op een gracht in Den Haag" depicts a canal and the cannon foundry in The Hague. The image shows a long perspective view of a canal lined with trees and buildings. The cannon foundry is seen on the left side of the image, a large building with a coat of arms above the entrance. Several figures are depicted along the canal and in the streets, providing a sense of daily life in The Hague. The etching showcases the detailed and accurate depiction of architectural features common to Dutch cityscapes, offering a glimpse into the urban life of the 18th-century Netherlands.
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