Klederdracht van Scheveningen in Zuid-Holland, 1857 1857

This hand-colored lithograph, "Klederdracht van Scheveningen in Zuid-Holland," depicts the traditional clothing of the people of Scheveningen, a coastal town in the Netherlands, as imagined by artist Ruurt de Vries in 1857. The artwork features a series of portraits of men and women in their regional attire, including detailed depictions of elaborate headdresses and regional clothing. This style of artwork, known as "costume plate," was popular in the 19th century, capturing the diverse costumes worn by people throughout the world. The work is part of a larger series by the artist and can be found at the Rijksmuseum.