Gezicht op het Mauritshuis te Den Haag by Anonymous

Gezicht op het Mauritshuis te Den Haag 1730 - 1736

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architectural sketch

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landscape illustration sketch

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aged paper

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toned paper

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mechanical pen drawing

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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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19th century

This anonymous etching, created between 1730 and 1736, depicts the Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands. The detailed perspective showcases the building's impressive architecture, including its numerous windows and ornate facade. The scene is populated with figures walking across a bridge, hinting at the building's importance as a hub of activity. This artwork offers a valuable glimpse into 18th-century Dutch urban life and the architectural grandeur of the Mauritshuis, now renowned as a museum housing a celebrated art collection.

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