Gezicht op de Hout- en Leprozengracht in Amsterdam, met op de achtergrond de Mozes en Aäronkerk 1860 - 1890
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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homemade paper
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photo restoration
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parchment
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coloured pencil
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19th century
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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historical font
This anonymous photograph, taken sometime between 1860 and 1890, captures a picturesque view of Amsterdam's Hout- en Leprozengracht canal. The Mozes en Aäronkerk church, with its distinctive twin towers, dominates the background. The composition highlights the reflections of the buildings in the calm waters of the canal, emphasizing the city's unique character. The image provides a snapshot of daily life in 19th-century Amsterdam, showcasing the canal network that forms the city's heart. It is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.
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