Gezicht vanaf de Zuiderkerk naar het westen van Amsterdam by Augustus Wijnantz

Gezicht vanaf de Zuiderkerk naar het westen van Amsterdam c. 1830 - 1860

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photo of handprinted image

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aged paper

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pale palette

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pastel soft colours

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pale colours

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ink paper printed

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light coloured

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white palette

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repetition of white colour

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soft colour palette

"Gezicht vanaf de Zuiderkerk naar het westen van Amsterdam" (View from the Zuiderkerk to the west of Amsterdam) is a lithograph by Augustus Wijnantz, depicting a panoramic view of the city of Amsterdam from the Zuiderkerk. This artwork, dated circa 1830-1860, showcases the city's architecture, including its characteristic canal houses and churches, and provides a glimpse into the cityscape of 19th-century Amsterdam. The detailed rendering of the cityscape, including the intricate network of waterways and the vast expanse of buildings, exemplifies Wijnantz's skill as a landscape artist. Today, the lithograph is housed at the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its cultural and historical significance.

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