A view on the Zweth at Schiedam
1853
29.0 x 42.0 cm
University of Pretoria Museums
An oil on panel of 1853 by the Dutch artist Joseph Bles (1825-1875) titled, A view on the Zweth at Schiedam. The Zweth is one of the windmills on the Schie Dam, these are some of the largest windmills in the world located near Rotterdam in The Netherlands. The figures in the painting were called
joseph bles (1825 – 1875)
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About this artwork
- Title: A view on the Zweth at Schiedam
- Artist: joseph bles
- Year: 1853
- Original dimensions: 29.0 x 42.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: University of Pretoria Museums
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Perceived brightness: bright