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Abraham Rademaker - Original Engraving - Description View of Halfweg-Haarlem - A. Rademaker - 1728. This antique color engraving by Engraved by Abraham Rademaker, published in 1728 years, Amsterdam. The painting ”Gemeenlandshuis in Halfweg” depicts a historical building located in the municipality of Haarlemmerlied and Spaarnwoude in the Netherlands. The canvas depicts a mansion built in the style of Dutch classicism. The building has a two-story architecture with a tower and a roof in the form of a wedge-shaped pediment. The facades are made in light colors with decorative elements such as frescoes and bas-reliefs, which adds to its sophistication. In the foreground of the painting are two people walking near the building. On the sides you can see well-kept gardens with flowering plants, creating an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. Abraham Rademaker (1677 – 1735) was a Dutch artist and engraver who lived from 1675 to 1735. He was known for his detailed landscapes, city views, and maps. The reverse side is blank. This is an original print, with original handcoloring