Bal-tijpe 1847

"Bal-Tijpe" is a lithograph by Dutch artist Rombertus Julianus van Arum, created in 1847. This satirical drawing depicts a scene at a ball, with gentlemen in formal attire engaging in conversation and a woman seated in the foreground. Van Arum's work often focused on social commentary, capturing the customs and behaviors of the Dutch upper class. The artist's keen eye for detail and humor, combined with his skillful use of line and shading, contribute to the timeless appeal of "Bal-Tijpe," which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.