Grafbord van George Lodewijk Vernet (1711-75), directeur van Bengalen (1763-69) after 1775
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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homemade paper
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unrealistic statue
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folded paper
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cardboard
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golden font
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recipe
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historical font
This anonymous 18th-century Dutch *Grafbord* or grave board depicts a memorial to George Lodewijk Vernet, who died in 1775 at age 64. Painted in gold leaf on a black background, the board features a coat of arms, inscriptions and details of his life, including his birthdate and his position as director of Bengal. It serves as a reminder of the historical practice of memorializing the deceased with these ornate and informative boards.
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