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Fire of the theatre on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam seen from the opposite side, 1772
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Fire of the theatre on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam seen from the opposite side, 1772

Cornelis Bogerts · 1772 · etching; engraving; hand coloring; paper

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

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View of the blazing fire in the Amsterdam Schouwburg on 11 May 1772, seen from the opposite side of the Keizersgracht. The fire brigade brings fire pumps into readiness. Chests and trunks are carried out of the theatre. Below the representation the title and a two-line verse in Dutch (left) and French (right). Part of a series of four prints with title print about the fire in the Amsterdam Schouwburg.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printon fire, ablazetheatre, theatrical performancetheatre (building)fire-fightingrescue from fireKeizersgracht
Credit lineBrand van de schouwburg aan de Keizersgracht te Amsterdam gezien vanaf de overzijde, 1772. 1772. Cornelis Bogerts. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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