Batkin Collection

Street scene, Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Street scene, Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Horseriders, Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Horseriders, Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Priests, Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Priests, Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

People of Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
People of Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Dogcart, Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Dogcart, Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Antwerp skyline, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Antwerp skyline, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Man with dogcart, Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Man with dogcart, Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Market stalls, Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Market stalls, Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

People and dogcart, Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
People and dogcart, Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Boy with dogcart, Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Boy with dogcart, Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

People of Brussels, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
People of Brussels, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Guards on the street, Brussels, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Guards on the street, Brussels, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Guard, Brussels, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Guard, Brussels, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Woman polishing shoes, Brussels, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Woman polishing shoes, Brussels, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Street scene, Brussels, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Street scene, Brussels, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Guards patrolling, Brussels, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Guards patrolling, Brussels, 1898. Taken from the book Dutch Photos by James Batkin R.P.S, 1898

Market Square, Brussels, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Market Square, Brussels, 1898. The Grand Place, Brussels market square, was heavily damaged by artillery bombardment by the French in 1695

Men on the shore, Scheveningen, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Men on the shore, Scheveningen, Netherlands, 1898. Men in clogs with a basket, possibly full of the days catch of fish. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland

Amsterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Amsterdam, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Canal boat, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Canal boat, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

People of Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
People of Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Girls in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Girls in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Canal boats, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Canal boats, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Children playing, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Children playing, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Men in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Men in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Men and boys in traditional costume by a canal bank, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Men and boys in traditional costume by a canal bank, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Women in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Women in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Children on Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Children on Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

House on a canal bank, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
House on a canal bank, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Street scene, Monnickendam, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Street scene, Monnickendam, Netherlands, 1898. View of the 16th-century Speeltoren, the tower of the old town hall, which has a carillon of 18 bells

Two women on a canal bank, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Two women on a canal bank, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Men in traditional costume, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Men in traditional costume, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Canalside houses, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Canalside houses, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Canal bank, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Canal bank, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Boat passengers, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Boat passengers, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Children running alongside a canal, Monnickendam, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Children running alongside a canal, Monnickendam, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Boys by a canal, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Boys by a canal, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Windmills, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Windmills, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Goats, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Goats, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Children, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Children, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Ferry passengers, Laandam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Ferry passengers, Laandam, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Barges on the canal in front of the Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Barges on the canal in front of the Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam, 1898. View of one of the citys landmarks which was built in 1512 as a part of the fortifications. The steeple was added in 1606

Canal, Amsterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Canal, Amsterdam, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Boats on the canal, Amsterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Boats on the canal, Amsterdam, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Church of St Nicholas inside the Walls, Amsterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Church of St Nicholas inside the Walls, Amsterdam, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

The Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
The Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam, 1898. View of one of the citys landmarks which was built in 1512 as a part of the fortifications. The steeple was added in 1606

Guards, Amsterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Guards, Amsterdam, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

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"Capturing the Essence of Antwerp: A Glimpse into 1898 by James Batkin" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Antwerp in 1898, as artist James Batkin masterfully brings this vibrant city to life through his captivating artworks. With each stroke of his brush, he transports us to a world filled with enchanting street scenes and intriguing characters. In one painting, we find ourselves immersed in a lively street scene where locals go about their daily routines. The cobblestone roads echo with the sound of horse hooves as horseriders gracefully pass by, adding an air of elegance to the atmosphere. Meanwhile, priests clad in their traditional attire stroll along the sidewalks, bringing a sense of spirituality amidst the hustle and bustle. Batkin's attention to detail is evident as he skillfully captures the essence of Antwerp's skyline. His brushwork beautifully depicts its architectural marvels that dot the horizon, showcasing both grandeur and history intertwined. The artist also focuses on everyday life moments that make this era so fascinating. A man with his trusty dogcart becomes a symbol of transportation during those times - a humble yet essential means for many residents. Market stalls come alive with colors and textures as people gather around them, engaging in lively conversations while going about their shopping routines. But it is not just adults who grace Batkin's canvases; children also play an integral role in these snapshots from history. A young boy proudly stands beside his own miniature dogcart – perhaps dreaming of becoming just like those men who navigate these carts through busy streets. Through Batkin's artistry, we are transported back over a century ago when Antwerp was teeming with life and energy. Each painting tells its own story – stories that have become part of this city's rich tapestry. So take a moment to immerse yourself in these remarkable works by James Batkin and let your imagination wander through the streets of Antwerp in 1898.