Antique Drawing-DUTCH RIVER VIEW-SHIPS-Swertner-c.1770

Pen and washed ink on hand laid (vergé) paper.
Sheet size: 35 x 21 cm. (13,8 x 8,3 inch). Image size: 35 x 21 cm. (13,8 x 8,3 inch).

Source unknown, to be determined. Ref: Literature: Bert Sliggers, Boekenwereld, 6de jrg. Nr. 2 jan 1990

Made by ‘Johannes Swertner’ after own design. Johanner Swertner (1746-1813) was a Dutch artist and etcher. He was a pupil of Jelgersma. He later went to London and became a preacher. His work is rare.

Condition: Good, given age. Paper loss and some small tears at right middle and left bottom, remargined. Ghosting from previous framing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: DUTCH RIVER VIEW-SHIPS

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