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View of the theatre on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam at the outbreak of the fire, 1772
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View of the theatre on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam at the outbreak of the fire, 1772

Simon Fokke · 1772 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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View in the hall at the beginning of the spreading fire in the theater. The audience flees in panic. Part of a group of illustrations on the fire in the Amsterdam Schouwburg on 11 May 1772.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printon fire, ablazetheatre, theatrical performance
Credit lineToneel van de schouwburg aan de Keizersgracht te Amsterdam bij het uitbreken van de brand, 1772. 1772. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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