Uniformen van burgers in droefheid door de komst van de Pruisen in 1787 1795 - 1796

"Uniformen van burgers in droefheid door de komst van de Pruisen in 1787" is a watercolor painting by S.G. Casten, created between 1795 and 1796. The artwork depicts five uniformed citizens, possibly a military band, in mourning over the arrival of the Prussians in 1787. It serves as a visual record of the historical event and its impact on the lives of ordinary people, highlighting the somber mood and the importance of civic duty in times of crisis. The detailed depiction of their uniforms reflects the artist's interest in the minutiae of costume, a common feature in 18th-century European art.