On the corner of the Vijzelgracht and the Nieuwe Looiersstraat in Amsterdam, an old-fashioned wall advertisement has remained intact. Where nowadays billboards are used, in earlier years it was customary to add advertising to walls. This work shows advertisements for a Potato Shop N. Axe, straps and nursing articles, Heineken's glass laundry, Steam blinds & roller shutter factory. In front of the wall a high stone staircase leading to the typical canal house from 1720 and of course there is a battery of bicycles in all colors. This work can be ordered in colour as well as in black and white.
About the image maker: as a born and bred Amsterdammer, Peter Bartelings feels a close connection with the city of Amsterdam. Over the years, he has created iconic works that are widely sold. In numerous European countries, his work adorns walls of houses and offices... Read more…