Antique Print of Lemmer, Grietmanshuis, Friesland, The Netherlands, circa 1790

Reference
BG-11761-246
Date
1790
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
21.5 x 13.0 cm (8.5 x 5.1 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 110

Antique print titled 'De Lemmer naar t'Grietmanshuis te zien - T'Zelve van de Langebrug te zien'. Two views of Lemmer on one sheet. This print originates from 'Vaderlandsche gezichten of afbeeldingen, behoordende tot den Tegenwoordigen staat der Vereenigde Nederlanden, in den jaar 1786 [tot 1792] naar't leven getekend door J. Bulthuis'.

Artists and Engravers: Published by H. Gartman. Karel Frederik Bendorp (Sas van Gent, 1736 - Dordrecht, 1814) was a Dutch engraver, draftsman and painter of mostly city and town views. He was a student of Hendrik Kobell, Dirk Langendijk and Wouter Uiterlimmige. Jan Bulthuis (Groningen, 1750 - Amsterdam, 1801) was a Dutch artist, painter and draughtsman. His painting skills were trained under Jurriaen Andriessen, while his drawing was developed under Johannes Wieringa. While he initially painted landscapes for wall decorations, he later dedicated himself to drawing town and city views.

Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: circa 1790 Overall size: 13 x 21.5 cm. Image size: 10 x 15.5 cm.

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