Albumblad met diverse voorstellingen by Alexander Cranendoncq

Albumblad met diverse voorstellingen 1814 - 1869

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Artwork details

Medium
drawing, etching, paper, ink
Dimensions
height 395 mm, width 331 mm
Location
Rijksmuseum
Copyright
Rijks Museum: Open Domain

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drawing

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comic strip sketch

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narrative-art

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pen sketch

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etching

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sketch book

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paper

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personal sketchbook

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ink

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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genre-painting

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

About this artwork

This Album Sheet with Various Representations was created by Alexander Cranendoncq in the 19th century. The sheet offers a glimpse into the social fabric of the time. Each small scene tells a story, reflecting the daily lives, occupations, and pastimes of people of different social strata. We see vendors selling their goods, children playing, and people engaged in various activities, from riding horses to using scientific instruments. It's interesting to consider the gender roles depicted here. Women are often shown in domestic or commercial roles, while men are seen in more public or active pursuits. These representations were typical of the time, and it's important to recognize how they shaped and reinforced societal expectations. These scenes capture not just the activities but also the values and norms that governed people's lives.

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