Antique Print-LANDSCAPE DESIGN-GARDENING-MONNIKENDAM-PL 128-van Laar-1802

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Antique print, titled: 'Plate 128. Pl. CXXVIII.' - Plan of the design for a country landscape garden at the 'Vaart naar Munnikkendam'. Colored etching/engraving on hand laid paper. Description: From "Magazijn van tuin-sieraden", ('Magazin of Garden Jewels') by Johannes Allart (1754-1816), published in Amsterdam, 1802. The book is compiled by Gijsbert van Laar, providing a survey - chiefly inspired by English horticulture - of the way in which the proud owners of gardens can make their moderate and small plots look more beautiful and decorative. He questioned: "what could be a more appropriate relaxation from his work for the imperturbable, industrious and hard-working Dutchman than to devote himself for some days of the week to the quietude of country life". In 190 plates Van Laar gives examples of structures, bridges, garden furniture, and sculptures that may transform the traditionally practical Dutch gardens into true gardens of delight. There is no doubt that the book has had an enormous influence on Dutch nineteenth-century gardens.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Gijsbrecht van Laar' after own design. Gijsbert van Laar (1768 - Alphen/Zwammerdam, 1820) is a Dutch landscape architect, who started a tree nursery in Alkmaar towards the end of the eighteenth century. Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: LJC-A3-38 The overall size is ca. 9.4 x 11.4 inch. The image size is ca. 7.9 x 9.1 inch. The overall size is ca. 24 x 29 cm. The image size is ca. 20 x 23 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 57191

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