Wensbrief met bloemenkrans en een hooiwagen 1829 - 1880

This 19th-century print, "Wensbrief met bloemenkrans en een hooiwagen," is an anonymous Dutch artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The artwork depicts a floral wreath framing a blank space with a small vignette of a hay wagon and a small boy with a bird. This print is an example of a popular genre in the 19th century, where blank spaces were framed with ornate floral decorations to be used as blank greeting cards or invitation cards. The image, rendered in delicate, bright colors, could have been used for personal correspondence or celebratory occasions, adding a touch of elegance and artistry to the message.