Tableaux Vivants, voornamelijk voorgesteld door de gewone leden der maatschappij Arti et Amicitiae te Amsterdam, op den 2den December 1864, in den Stads-Schouwburg, bij gelegenheid der feestelijke viering van het Vijf-en-Twintigjarig Bestaan dier Maatschappij 1864 - 1865

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This program announcement for "Tableaux Vivants" (Living Pictures) was designed by Frans Molenaar in 1864. The artwork, originally printed in Amsterdam, announced a performance put on by the Arti et Amicitiae art society to commemorate their 25th anniversary. The design features a classical aesthetic and incorporates elements of graphic design and printmaking. This program, a tangible reminder of the society's artistic endeavors, showcases the historical significance of the Arti et Amicitiae and the impact of their work on the Dutch art world.