Gezicht op de boulevard en poort van Laken 1800 - 1875

This 19th-century engraving by A. Cruse depicts a bustling scene on the boulevard and gate of Laken, a municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. Created between 1800 and 1875, the print captures the grandeur of the gate with its arched entrance and surrounding greenery. The artwork showcases the architectural style of the time, with the gate standing as a prominent landmark. The inclusion of figures walking along the boulevard adds a sense of daily life and activity, grounding the artwork in a specific time and place. This piece is a valuable document of the historical urban landscape of Laken.