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Entrance to Roodesandskloof
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Entrance to Roodesandskloof

Johannes Schumacher · 1776-09 · pen; brush; paper; watercolor (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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View of the entrance to Roodesandskloof, with the massif of Riebeecks Kasteel in the distance. Drawing made during the second journey of Hendrik Swellengrebel, to the northeast of the Cape Colony, 10 September - 26 December 1776. According to the travel journal, the party was at this kloof on 11 September 1776.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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drawingHendrik Swellengrebelmountain-range, snow peaksRoodesandskloofRiebeecks Kasteel
Credit lineIngang van de Roodesandskloof. 1776-09. Johannes Schumacher. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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