Holland landscapes

Muiden Castle, water color

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Muiden is a small town near Weesp.  It’s castle protected the entrance to Amsterdam from the southeast.  There’s a large lock controlling entrance to the Vecht River where the moated castle is located.  

 

Muiden Castle, Amsterdam’s protection, water color, 8 x 8″, 20 cm x 20 cm on Arches paper

Bridge in Edam, watercolor painting

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This is a watercolor painting of a bridge in Edam.  The narrow canal is protected from the Ijsselmeer by a lock.  There are 7 bridges.  A bridge tender takes you through, biking from one to the next.   It’s a lovely place to visit, by boat or otherwise.  

 

 

Bridge in Edam, watercolor, 8 x8,” 20 cm x 20 cm Arches paper