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Rotterdam, view of the exchange the south and north Blaak from the Gaapers Bridge

Handcolored copper vue d'optique engraving of Rotterdam, view from the Gaapers Bridge
Date
  • 1762
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  • image/jpg
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Date created
  • 2020-04-16
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Identifier
  • islandora:308
  • g2h559
["Purchase, eBay 20160916"]
Alternative Title
  • Vue de la Bourse le Gadpers Brug et de Sud et Nord Blaak a Roterdam
Notes
  • In 1783, Rotterdam had about 50,000 inhabitants, making four times the size as Bonn, and was an active trading city. Unfortunately, nothing is known about the Beethovens’ visit there in 1783, although it is quite likely that young Ludwig played in some private concerts.
Extent
  • 40 x 54.5 cm (15.75 x 21.75 in.)
Rights Note
  • This work is in the public domain and therefore the digital images attached to this catalog record may be used without permission. Credit statements for these images should read From the collections of the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, San JosĂ© State University. For information on obtaining higher resolution reproductions and permission to publish, see the Beethoven Center's website https://www.sjsu.edu/beethoven/collection/library-materials/index.php

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