Ter gedachtenis aan Waterloo. 1815 / 1865 1865

"Ter gedachtenis aan Waterloo. 1815 / 1865" is a lithograph print from 1865 by an anonymous artist, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. It features a portrait of King William I, surrounded by military symbols such as flags, lions, cannon, and rifles, reflecting the Dutch pride in their victory. The text includes a poem in Dutch, praising the courage and strength of the Dutch army and their victory over the French forces. The print was created for a Dutch audience and is an example of 19th-century commemorative art, expressing patriotism and celebrating historical events. This artwork is a part of the Rijksmuseum collection.