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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; 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 is preparing fire pumps. Chests and trunks are being carried out of the theater. Below the image the title and a two-line verse in Dutch (left) and French (right). Part of a series of four prints with a title print on the fire in the Amsterdam Schouwburg.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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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