Antique Print-MARINE-FRIGATE-ANCHOR-Groenewegen-1789

Etching on hand laid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 16 x 13.7 cm. The image size is ca. 15 x 12.7 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 6.3 x 5.4 inch. The image size is ca. 5.9 x 5 inch.

Antique print, titled: ‘Fregat leggende ten anker.’ – A frigate, anchored near the coast. Edition printed by Van den Brink in Rotterdam in 1789.Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Gerrit Groenewegen’ after an anonymous artist. Gerrit Groenewegen (1754-1826) started his career as a ships’ carpenter. After an accident he lost a leg and was employed by Nicolaas Muijs. Groenewegen’s knowledge of ships combined with a drawing talent produced very good depictions of marine subjectmatter.

Condition: Very good, given age. Ample margins General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-MARINE-FRIGATE-ANCHOR-GROENEWEGEN

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