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The 19th Century
1800-1900
In the nineteenth century, the Netherlands was established as a kingdom – which it still is today – and witnessed major scientific breakthroughs that led to large-scale modernization. The metre, kilogramme and photography were all introduced in this period. Painting took flight and became increasingly individualistic as the century progressed.
History of the Rijksmuseum
Our online collection contains many photographs of the Rijksmuseum throughout the years.
The 19th Century
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