Gezicht op Londen, 1726 1726
anonymous
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comic strip sketch
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aged paper
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parchment
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mechanical pen drawing
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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storyboard and sketchbook work
"Gezicht op Londen, 1726", an anonymous 18th-century engraving, depicts a panoramic view of London, England, in 1726. This detailed perspective drawing offers a unique glimpse into the city’s urban landscape, highlighting architectural features and the River Thames, as seen from a vantage point outside the city walls. Now housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, this artwork is a significant example of early cityscapes and provides valuable insights into the visual representation of London during a crucial period of its growth and development.
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