Utrechtse maskerade van 1886 (zesde plaat) 1886

Anthony Grolman created this artwork, *Utrechtse maskerade van 1886 (zesde plaat)*, as a historical record using line, color, and composition to construct a clear narrative. The procession moves across a wide, shallow space, dominated by horizontal lines formed by the parade participants. The formal arrangement, with the figures evenly spaced, creates a sense of order and formality. Grolman uses a limited palette of earth tones and blues, which gives the work a subdued, almost antiquarian feel. The architectural backdrop adds to the historical context, but it is secondary to the figures, who are meticulously detailed. The work can be interpreted as a structured representation of social order, with each element carefully placed to reinforce a sense of hierarchy and tradition. The even distribution of figures and the linear progression suggest a desire to control and codify historical memory. The subdued colors emphasize the past's distance, inviting reflection on how history is constructed through visual representation.