Bronbeek Arnhem by Stedenkunst

About "Bronbeek Arnhem"

by Stedenkunst

About the artwork

Bronbeek (Royal Home for Former Military Personnel and Museum Bronbeek) is a care home for former members of the Dutch armed forces and the former Royal Dutch East Indies Army (KNIL). In addition, the building houses the Museum Bronbeek. This museum focuses on the colonial history of the Dutch East Indies, including a permanent exhibition of cannons and various Indian weapons, a historical overview of the Indian Army, and many uniforms, weapons and paintings.
The Bronbeek estate was built as a country estate for Hermen Stijgerwald around 1820, at the same time as the Arnhem - Dieren road. After his death in 1830, his widow Magadalena Wilhelmina Eskes sold the estate and renamed it Bronbeek. Subsequent owners converted the house into a villa in neo-classical style. In 1854, the Bronbeek country estate was purchased by King Willem III for a price of 75,000 guilders. The total investment, including remodelling and furnishing, was 250,000 guilders.[1] Bronbeek was reportedly initially intended for his mother, Queen Anna Paulowna, but there is no evidence *for this.

For me, this building is an architectural gem that I walk past almost every day. In the snow, it even reminds me of Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna!
I drew this building in a modern style with clean elements and a minimalist feel. Without losing sight of the details, such as the wisteria and cast-iron railings.

*Source: Wikipedia