Nieuwjaarswens van de torenwachters van Leiden voor het jaar 1848 1847 - 1848

This 1847-1848 anonymous print, "Nieuwjaarswens van de torenwachters van Leiden voor het jaar 1848," is a unique example of 19th-century Dutch graphic art. The artwork depicts a view of Leiden, likely the city hall, with a celebratory New Year's greeting in Dutch from the city's tower guards. The print's ornate typography and imagery showcase the artistic traditions of the period, offering a glimpse into the cultural life of Leiden in the 1840s.