Gezicht op Greenwich Hospital in Londen 1720 - 1731
suttonnicholls
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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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
This 18th-century etching by Sutton Nicholls, titled "Gezicht op Greenwich Hospital in Londen," showcases the Royal Hospital at Greenwich, England. Created between 1720 and 1731, the print offers a bird's-eye perspective of the expansive complex, highlighting its symmetrical layout, courtyards, and surrounding landscape. The intricate details and use of line work capture the architectural grandeur of the building, originally designed to house retired seamen of the Royal Navy. The artwork exemplifies the artistic style of the period and provides valuable insight into the architectural evolution of the 18th century.
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