Standbeeld van Willem II, koning der Nederlanden, op het Buitenhof te Den Haag Possibly 1855 - 1856
anonymous
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statue
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
This anonymous engraving from the mid-19th century depicts the statue of Willem II, King of the Netherlands, erected on the Buitenhof in The Hague. The artwork showcases the King in a regal pose, standing tall on a pedestal surrounded by a decorative fence. The artist, though unknown, captured the monument's grandeur and provided an insightful glimpse into the architectural and artistic landscape of 19th-century Netherlands. The Rijksmuseum houses this historical print, offering art lovers a chance to appreciate the visual representation of a significant historical figure.
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