Gezicht op het Stadhuis en de rivier de Seine te Parijs 1749
robertsayer
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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water colours
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yellowing background
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photo restoration
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This 1749 print by Robert Sayer, entitled "Gezicht op het Stadhuis en de rivier de Seine te Parijs" depicts a panoramic view of the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and the Seine River in Paris. The print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a detailed glimpse into 18th-century Parisian urban life, with bustling streets, river traffic, and elegant architecture. Sayer's artwork is a prime example of 18th-century topographical prints, offering historical and artistic value to viewers.
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