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Jan Anthonie Langendijk (1780-1818)
The Explosion at Leyden, 12th January 1807. drawn 1807
58.0 x 88.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 915226
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A large watercolour showing the aftermath of the explosion of the ship the 'Delfs Welvaaren', which was carrying 10,000lbs of gunpowder, and which exploded in Leiden on 12 January 1807. An inscription suggests the artist made this painting a day after the disaster. Signed and dated 'Jan Anthony Langendyk dessiné sur le lieu le 13 Janvier 1807'.
Provenance
Purchased by George IV when Prince of Wales, from Colnaghi and Co, 1807 (RA GEO/MAIN/27413, 12 October 1807, 'A Drawing of the Explosion at Leyden by Langendyk' £26 5s)
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Measurements
58.0 x 88.0 cm (whole object)
