Monument voor Johannes Henricus van der Palm by Jan Baptist Tetar van Elven

Monument voor Johannes Henricus van der Palm 1843 - 1853

aged paper

homemade paper

paper non-digital material

pale palette

flat design on paper

light coloured

personal sketchbook

watercolour illustration

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design on paper

This 19th-century lithograph by Jan Baptist Tetar van Elven depicts the monument for Johannes Henricus van der Palm, a Dutch politician and lawyer. Created between 1843 and 1853, the artwork portrays the monument in a Gothic Revival style, featuring a pointed arch and intricate stonework. The bust of van der Palm is prominently displayed, while two figures stand in the foreground, suggesting the monument's presence in a public space and its importance in Dutch history. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the artistic styles and memorial practices of the 19th century.