Gezicht op het IJ tijdens de Keizersfeesten in Amsterdam 1891

"Gezicht op het IJ tijdens de Keizersfeesten in Amsterdam" is a sepia-toned photograph created in 1891 by Johanna Margaretha Piek. The image captures a scene of the IJ river in Amsterdam during the Imperial Festivities, featuring several ships docked along the shore. The composition uses a unique circular format, providing a panoramic view of the event. Piek's work offers a glimpse into the bustling maritime activity and public celebrations of 19th-century Amsterdam. The photograph's small scale, measuring only 90 mm by 115 mm, suggests it might have been part of a personal collection or a souvenir of the event.