Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse askarrenmannen voor het jaar 1843 1843

This 1843 broadside, "Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse askarrenmannen voor het jaar 1843," is a satirical print dedicated to the ash-cart men of Amsterdam, and their role in the city’s annual fair. It depicts a scene of daily life, with a horse-drawn cart and street vendors, along with a humorous inscription in Dutch, likely intended for a lighthearted audience. The anonymous artist captured the quaint details of this everyday activity, showcasing a slice of 19th-century life in Amsterdam. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a charming reminder of the cultural significance of the city's markets and the humor that permeated everyday life.