Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse courantombrengers voor het jaar 1850 1849 - 1850
anonymous
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aged paper
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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journal
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old-timey
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notebook
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
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street
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word imagery
This anonymous print from 1849-1850, titled "Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse courantombrengers voor het jaar 1850," is a New Year's greeting from the Amsterdam newsboys to the city's residents. The piece includes a poem in Dutch, expressing hope and good wishes for the new year. The illustration at the top features three circular images depicting the cityscape of Amsterdam, likely showcasing prominent landmarks like the Westerkerk. This artwork provides insight into the social customs and sentiments of the people of Amsterdam in the mid-19th century.
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