Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse straatvegers, 1850 1850
anonymous
pen and ink
comic strip sketch
aged paper
mechanical pen drawing
old engraving style
hand drawn type
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
pen work
storyboard and sketchbook work
This 1850 woodcut print from the Rijksmuseum, titled "Kermis-Wensch, Opgedragen aan de Ingezetenes der Stad Amsterdam, Straatvegers", depicts street cleaners working in Amsterdam. The print is a satirical commentary on the city's street cleaners and the upcoming Kermis festival. The artist, who remains anonymous, uses a simple, straightforward style with a focus on depicting the street cleaners and their work, creating a humorous portrayal of their daily lives in Amsterdam. The print, measuring 334 mm in height and 207 mm in width, is a good example of a type of print that was popular in the 19th century, often used to depict social commentary and daily life in cities.
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