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A looser, unsigned preparatory study for the same composition, also executed in watercolour, is in the collection of the Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden (inv. PK-1969-T-146).
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The fire at the Zeemagazijn of the Arsenal in Amsterdam in 1771
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Hendrik Spilman (Amsterdam 1721-1784 Haarlem)
The fire at the Zeemagazijn of the Arsenal in Amsterdam in 1771
signed 'H. Spilman' and further signed and dated 'H Spilman 1771' (on the tower), with number '22' (verso) and with inscription 'De Brandt Van Het Landmagisijn Tot Amsterdam door H Spilman' (on a fragment of paper attached to the old mount)
black chalk, pen and brown ink, watercolour, black ink framing lines, fragmentary watermark fleur-de-lys
8 3/8 x 11¼ in. (21.1 x 28.5 cm.)
The fire at the Zeemagazijn of the Arsenal in Amsterdam in 1771
signed 'H. Spilman' and further signed and dated 'H Spilman 1771' (on the tower), with number '22' (verso) and with inscription 'De Brandt Van Het Landmagisijn Tot Amsterdam door H Spilman' (on a fragment of paper attached to the old mount)
black chalk, pen and brown ink, watercolour, black ink framing lines, fragmentary watermark fleur-de-lys
8 3/8 x 11¼ in. (21.1 x 28.5 cm.)
Provenance
with R.W.P. de Vries, Amsterdam; from whom purchased by I.Q. van Regteren Altena on 23 February 1933 for 7.50 guilders (Inventory book: '1156. t. Spilman brand [...] admiraliteit').
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Benjamin Peronnet