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LOW COUNTRIES -- ROTTERDAM -- BIJL, Aart (1885-1962). "Rotterdam". 1928. Etched panorama view of the Nieuwe Maas and the Northern bank of the Maas at Rotterdam, printed on 2 (of 4) conjoined plates. 300 x 1950 mm. Signed and dated in pencil in right outer lower corner. Edition not stated. Glazed and in a cont. oak wooden frame. (Surface at one spot (at "…AM…" in title) a bit skimmed by insect).
A very lively scene with various boats on the water of the river Maas, with i.a. floating grain elevator on the right. On either side of the title are the coats of arms of the city and of the Netherlands. Second and third of four-leaf view of the Nieuwe Maas and the northern bank of the Maas. Rare. Fine view which reminds of its predecesor De Vou. - P. Ratsma, 'Prospecten van Rotterdam'. (1997), 110-112, facs. 21; 2.€ 500
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