Overlijdensbericht betreffende Willem Linnig (I) Possibly 1885 - 1888
bjmees
drawing, print, paper, typography
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portrait
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drawing
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type repetition
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aged paper
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toned paper
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homemade paper
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muted colour palette
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sketch book
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paper
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personal sketchbook
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typography
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paper medium
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historical font
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columned text
This 19th-century "Overlijdensbericht betreffende Willem Linnig (I)" by B.J. Mees is a death notice announcing the passing of Willem Linnig, an artist-painter, on August 8, 1885, at the age of 60. The notice lists Linnig's family members and provides details about his funeral, including the location and time of the service. The minimalist style of the notice, using simple typography and straightforward language, reflects the conventions of the time for such documents.
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