Description
Lithograph of the proposed design for a fountain on Dam Square, Amsterdam, created by Willem Charles Magnenat after W.J. Brade’s design. The fountain features the Stedemaagd (City Virgin) of Amsterdam, Amstel as a sea god, and Rhine as a water nymph.
Made by Willem Charles Magnenat after W.J. Brade.
Medium: Lithograph on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 51 x 42 cm (20.08 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 51 x 42 cm. (20.08 x 16.54 inch).
Condition: very good, given age. Paper loss at bottom left corner, backed. 2 Tears in bottom paper edge / image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
AMSTERDAM, DAM SQUARE, FOUNTAIN, STEDEMAAGD, WATER NYMPH, SEA GOD, LITHOGRAPH, WILLEM CHARLES MAGNENAT, W.J. BRADE, CITY DESIGN, 19TH CENTURY | PCO-B3-14
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Part of the proposed waterworks plan for Amsterdam, preceding the unveiling of a different monument (Naatje van de Dam) in 1856.
Reference: Rijksmuseum, RP-P-1939-905.
Biography engraver: Willem Charles Magnenat was a lithographer active in the mid-19th century, recognized for producing detailed architectural and artistic prints.
Biography artist: W.J. Brade, a Dutch designer, contributed designs to public works, particularly in the context of civic and urban projects.
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