Plattegrond van het Huis ter Nieuburch met tuinen bij Rijswijk, 1726 1726
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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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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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This anonymous 1726 engraving, titled "Plattegrond van het Huis ter Nieuburch met tuinen bij Rijswijk", showcases the intricate design of the Nieuburch Estate near Rijswijk, Netherlands. The detailed plan, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a bird's-eye perspective of the estate's architectural layout and expansive gardens. The meticulously rendered gardens, punctuated by geometric shapes and intricate patterns, reflect the prevailing 18th-century passion for formal gardens. This engraving offers a glimpse into the grandeur and elegance of Dutch aristocratic estates during this period.
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