Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse nachtwacht voor het jaar 1853 1853
friedrichrobertprinz
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pen and ink
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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line drawing illustration
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old engraving style
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line art
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ink line art
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linework heavy
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
This 1853 print by Friedrich Robert Prinz, known as a *Kermisprent*, is a commemorative piece marking the annual celebration of "De Nachtwacht" in Amsterdam. The image features a stylized frame of intricate floral motifs encasing a poem and a depiction of the building where the painting was displayed. This print highlights the importance of this iconic artwork in Dutch culture, which was a popular subject for *Kermisprent* prints, or fairground prints, during the 19th century.
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