Antique Print-ROTTERDAM-NETHERLANDS-Bulthuis-1790

Plate:' De Engelsche Episkopale Kerk te Rotterdam.' Etching/engraving on a verge type handlaid paper, watermark not visible in all sheets. 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.) Amsterdam, H. Gartman (1786-1792).Artists and Engravers: copperengraving ca. 1790 by Carel Frederik Bendorp (1736-1814) after a drawing by Jan Bulthuis (1750-1801). 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 considering it's age. Some waterstains in margins, not affecting image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: LJC-A8-08 The overall size is ca. 14.2 x 11 inch. The image size is ca. 9.4 x 6.5 inch. The overall size is ca. 36 x 28 cm. The image size is ca. 24 x 16.5 cm.…