Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse nachtwacht voor het jaar 1872 1871 - 1872

"Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse nachtwacht voor het jaar 1872" is an 1871-1872 print by an anonymous artist. The image depicts a street scene in Amsterdam, likely the Sarphati-straat, as the inscription at the bottom indicates. The print is a New Year's greeting, as the title suggests, and features a poem that praises the city and its night watch. This piece provides a glimpse into 19th-century Amsterdam and the city's social customs. The style of the artwork is representative of the era, employing detailed linework and a focus on realistic representation.