LUXE EDITION
Stillness on the Heerengracht
Stillness on the Heerengracht
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Shipping & Return Policy
Shipping & Return Policy
Print delivery: 1-2 weeks
Framed prints and decor: 2-3 weeks
Returns within 2 week.
Framed prints are custom assembled and cannot be returned.
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Luxe vs. Classic Prints
Luxe vs. Classic Prints
Luxe Prints – Premium prints on a variety of high-end fine art paper options and frames for a sophisticated presentation. Some fit standard frames, while others maintain non-standard historical proportions.
Classic Prints – Affordable, high-quality prints with a smoother finish for sharp detail designed to fit off-the-shelf frames. Classic prints have the word 'classic' above the title and a letter which shows the sizes that the print comes in. Size A– 4x6", 12x18", 16x24", 20x30" B– 6x8", 9x12", 12x16", 18x24", 24x30" C– 8x10", 16x20"
The print captures the elegant curve of Amsterdam’s Heerengracht canal, viewed toward Spiegelstraat, where stately canal houses meet the sky in rhythmic rows. It emphasizes the curve of the canal, the symmetry of the canal houses, and the neat row of trees mirrored by their reflections.
Why We Picked It
This scene is a perfect example of 18th-century urban charm. The perspective, the tree-lined canal, the play of late-afternoon light on brick and stone — it all tells a story of a city that was both deeply mercantile and quietly grand. We chose this work for its grace, but also because it reveals how Amsterdam’s identity is etched into its geometry.
Notable Context
It is a classic Amsterdam view rendered with architectural precision and quiet elegance. The image likely dates from the late 18th or early 19th century, a period when topographical prints were both popular keepsakes and tools of civic pride. Artists working in this style often idealized the urban landscape, emphasizing symmetry, cleanliness, and compositional harmony.
The stepped stoops with painted shutters, orderly rows of trees, and crisp shadows across the cobblestones speak to a vision of Amsterdam as refined, orderly, and prosperous. Prints like this were often hand-colored and produced in series, celebrating the unique geometry of canal life and the pride taken in the city’s architectural rhythm.
This print comes from a trove of historical visuals amassed by an archivist of Amsterdam’s visual history.
Understanding Our Print Sizes
Understanding Our Print Sizes
Historical prints vary in proportion based on their original format. Whenever possible, we match them to the closest standard size, using common print ratios like 2:3 (e.g., 8x12) or 3:4 (e.g., 9x12). However, resizing some prints can distort the artwork's integrity, so we can only offer them in their original proportions. Additionally, we use different printers for our product lines, and not all sizes are available with every printer.
