Gezicht op het bankgebouw, te Warschau by Dirk Wijbrand Tollenaar

Gezicht op het bankgebouw, te Warschau

1847

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Artwork details

Medium
print, engraving, architecture
Dimensions
height 112 mm, width 163 mm
Location
Rijksmuseum
Copyright
Rijks Museum: Open Domain

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neoclacissism

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print

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cityscape

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engraving

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architecture

About this artwork

Dirk Wijbrand Tollenaar created this print of the bank building in Warsaw at an unknown date using etching techniques. What can this image tell us about the history of finance and its representation? This bank, prominently placed within the city, stands as a symbol of economic power and stability. Consider the visual codes at play: the building's imposing architecture, with its dome and symmetrical facade, evokes classical ideals of order and authority. The inclusion of horse-drawn carriages and well-dressed figures suggests a thriving economy and a confident elite. This image reflects the social structures of its time, where institutions like banks played a central role in shaping urban landscapes and social hierarchies. Through careful examination of archival materials, financial records, and urban plans, we can uncover the complex relationship between art, finance, and society in 19th-century Warsaw.

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