Netherlands - Rotterdam; Johann Poppel/Ludwig Rohbock...

Hand-colored lithograph of the early Dutch paddle-steamship De Batavier (built in 1827) at Willemsplein in Rotterdam. The paddle-steamship Batavier of the Nederlandsche Stoomboot-Maatschappij (NSbM), which since 1830 maintained the fixed ferry service between Rotterdam and London. Location: View of the Meuse at Willemsplein and Willemskade in Rotterdam. Dating: The depicted ship is the first Batavier from 1827 (in service until 1856), and the print itself was published around 1858–1862 in the work Koninkrijk der Nederlanden. The print itself was engraved by the engraver Johann Poppel (signed lower right as Joh. Poppel sculpsit), based on an original drawing by the German artist Ludwig Rohbock (lower left noted as L. Rohbock delt.). Height: 10 cm. Width: 16 cm. In frame: 24 x 30 cm The lithograph was issued as part of the large-format plate work Het Koningrijk der Nederlanden, presented in a series of nature-drawn picturesque views see the photos for a good impression, part of the description will be sent by registered mail

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