Amsterdam, vue de Victoria Hotel
1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy riverside scene with tall ships tied to the shore. Behind them, a row of buildings with steep roofs lines the water, and a church tower rises in the distance. People and animals crowd the dock, while boats float in the foreground. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and light, giving the whole scene a lively, almost bustling feel. The focus is on the city’s daily life along the water. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this print in person.
