Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse askarrenmannen voor het jaar 1845 1844 - 1845

"Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse askarrenmannen voor het jaar 1845" is an 1844-1845 New Year’s card created by an anonymous artist, now located in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a horse-drawn cart in front of an Amsterdam street, with two men in the foreground, one carrying a bucket and the other extending a hand in a gesture of greeting. The card features a poem addressed to "Heeren Koopliejen, Burgers en vendere Ingezetenen der Stad Amsterdam", a type of print common in the Netherlands. The visual style is typical of the time period, featuring a straightforward perspective with clear lines and a focus on detail. The scene suggests a lively and bustling city life, with the cart possibly conveying a New Year’s gift for the recipients of this card.