Building Site in Amsterdam — Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst. Painted 1891.

Excavation work in Amsterdam, by R.N. Roland Holst, 1891. Roland Holst (1868 - 1938) was fascinated by the massive new construction projects that were appearing in Amsterdam at the end of the nineteenth century. The thriving building industry reflected Holland's economic growth during this period and gave the city a new aspect. This is probably the Elandsgracht canal in Amsterdam's Jordaan district being filled in. Roland Holst married the poet Henriëtte van der Schalk in 1896. In 1897 they both joined the Social Democratic Party (SDAP) which had been formed in 1894.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint), cardboard · Original size: 71 × 52 cm · R. Roland Holst Bequest

Print: 71 × 52 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026199. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.