Rare Antique Print of the 'Overtoom' and A Cotton Factory, 1730

Reference
BG-04193
Maker
Abraham Rademaker
Date
1730
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
41.0 x 26.0 cm (16.1 x 10.2 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 135

Antique print titled 'Gezigt van den Overtoom by het Leydse veerhuys te zien naar de Meer' and 'De Catoen drukkerij met het Torentje van den heer van Ommeren genaamd buyten druk'. Two prints on one sheet, the upper print depicts the Overtoom near Leiden, The Netherlands. The lower print depicts the cotton printing factory 'Van Ommeren'.

Artists and Engravers: Abraham Rademaker (1667-1735), Dutch draughtsman, printmaker and dealer. This self-educated artist lived for some years in Amsterdam, where he married in 1706. He specialized in landscapes depicting Dutch cities and historic monuments.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1730 Overall size: 26 x 41 cm. Image size: 20 x 35 cm.

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