Gezicht op de Vijzelstraat vanaf de Keizersgracht in Amsterdam
ca. 1880 - ca. 1900
Medium
photographic support
Dimensions
95; 147
About this artwork
Gift of the heirs of C.J.J.G. Vosmaer, Leiden
Art Historical Context
**Gezicht op de Vijzelstraat vanaf de Keizersgracht Amsterdam** Captured around 1880-1900 by Gebr. van R., this intimate photograph offers a charming glimpse into everyday life along Amsterdam's iconic canals. From the bustling Keizersgracht, gazes toward the Vijzelstraat, framing the elegant Dutch gables and waterway that define the city's Golden Age architecture. Measuring just 95 × 147 mm on photographic support, the image's modest scale evokes the era's popular cabinet cards or souvenirs, preserving a moment when Amsterdam was rapidly modernizing amid its historic charm. As a product of ...