Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse courantombrengers voor het jaar 1854 1854

This 1854 print by Dirk Wijbrand Tollenaar, titled "Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse courantombrengers voor het jaar 1854," depicts a lively scene of a fair in Amsterdam. The print, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is an example of "kermisprent," a genre of Dutch prints popular in the 19th century that celebrated festive occasions. The artwork features a detailed depiction of the fairground with crowds, stalls, and games, capturing the vibrancy of the event. This print, with its charming depiction of everyday life in 19th-century Amsterdam, offers a glimpse into the social and cultural fabric of the time.