Antique Print-DORTRECHT-CITY GATE-SPUI-NETHERLANDS-Bendorp-Bulthuis-1790

About this Item

This scarse plate is titled: 'De Groote Hoofds Poort te Dortrecht. De Spui Poort te Dordrecht' (two views on one plate). Original etching/engraving on a verge type handlaid paper. Description: This scarse plate originates from: 'Vaderlandsche gezichten of afbeeldingen, behoorende tot den Tegenwoordigen staat der Vereenigde Nederlanden, in den jaare 1786 (tot 1792) naar 't leven getekend door J. Bulthuis (later: J. Gardiner Visscher naar J.B.) en in 't koper gedruckt door K.F. Bendorp.', published in Amsterdam by H. Gartman (1786-1792).Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Carel Frederik Bendorp after a drawing from Jan Bulthuis. Carel Frederik Bendorp (Sas van Gent, 1736 - Dordrecht, 1814) was a Dutch engraver, draftsman and painter of mostly city and town views. He was a student of Hendrik Kobell, Dirk Langendijk and Wouter Uiterlimmige. Jan Bulthuis (Groningen, 1750 - Amsterdam, 1801) was a Dutch artist, painter and draughtsman. His painting skills were trained under Jurriaen Andriessen, while his drawing was developed under Johannes Wieringa. While he initially painted landscapes for wall decorations, he later dedicated himself to drawing town and city views. He worked in Groningen until 1780, when he moved to Amsterdam. In 1785 he enrolled in the Stadstekenacademie (City Art Academy) and won a gold medal. His bvest known work is for "Tegenwoordigen Staat der Vereenigde Nederlanden". He also prepared a series of drawings for "Beschrijving van de Zaanlandsche Dorpen". Condition: Excellent given age. Generous margins. Left margin irregular from binding. General age related toning, light staining and occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: LJC-C9-14 The overall size is ca. 8.1 x 11 inch. The image size is ca. 3.9 x 6.3 inch. The overall size is ca. 20.5 x 28 cm. The image size is ca. 10 x 16 cm. Seller Inventory # 41196

Bibliographic Details

Title: Antique Print-DORTRECHT-CITY ...