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View of the Nieuwe Gracht near the Bolwerk, Haarlem
View of the Nieuwe Gracht near the Bolwerk, Haarlem is an oil painting by Wybrand Hendricks. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum Twenthe.
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Technique & Style
Created in 1815, View of the Nieuwe Gracht near the Bolwerk, Haarlem is executed in oil paint on a panel support.
Created in 1815, View of the Nieuwe Gracht near the Bolwerk, Haarlem is executed in oil paint on a panel support. The work functions as a landscape painting, depicting the Nieuwe Gracht canal within the city of Haarlem. Physical dimensions vary slightly across records, with height measurements cited as either 51.5 cm or 54 cm, and widths recorded as 60 cm or 63 cm. The piece is held in the collections of the Rijksmuseum, the Frans Hals Museum, and the Rijksmuseum Twenthe.
History & Provenance
Wybrand Hendricks created this landscape painting in 1815. The work was produced in Haarlem and depicts the Nieuwe Gracht near the Bolwerk. Executed in oil paint on a wooden panel, the piece measures approximately 51.5 to 54 cm in height and 60 to 63 cm in width, reflecting slight variations in recorded dimensions across holdings.
The painting is currently held in the collections of major Dutch institutions, including the Rijksmuseum, the Frans Hals Museum, and the Rijksmuseum Twenthe. No specific details regarding an original commission or a detailed chain of private ownership prior to these museum acquisitions are provided in the available records.
The painting View of the Nieuwe Gracht near the Bolwerk, Haarlem by Wybrand Hendricks is held in the collections of the Rijksmuseum, the Frans Hals Museum, and the Rijksmuseum Twenthe. Current location data indicates the work resides in the Rijksmuseum and the Rijksmuseum Twenthe. The provided sources do not list specific inventory or accession numbers for these holdings. Additionally, no exhibition history is recorded in the available documentation for this 1815 landscape.
Overview
View of the Nieuwe Gracht near the Bolwerk, Haarlem is a 1815 painting by Wybrand Hendriks, executed on panel. It presents a serene landscape scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Nieuwe Gracht canal in Haarlem, with a small wooden bridge and pedestrians. The tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by the soft, filtered light and the reflection on the water.
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Artist
Wybrand Hendriks (June 24, 1744 – January 28, 1831) was a Dutch painter, primarily known for his portraits, and the concierge of the Teylers Museum.
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