Gezicht op het Waterlooplatz, te Hannover 1832 - 1845

This 19th-century lithograph by Georg Osterwald depicts the Waterloo Platz in Hanover, Germany. The artwork, completed between 1832 and 1845, showcases the iconic Waterloo Column, a monument erected to commemorate the victory of the Prussian army at the Battle of Waterloo. The detailed drawing captures the grandeur of the public square, with its surrounding buildings and the figures of people going about their daily lives. Osterwald's precise lines and subtle shading provide a vivid sense of the city's atmosphere. "Gezicht op het Waterlooplatz, te Hannover" is a valuable historical record of a significant location in Hanover, offering insights into the city's urban development and its commemoration of past events.