Menigte op een perron 1839

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

pale palette

ink paper printed

parchment

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

personal sketchbook

ink colored

watercolour illustration

"Menigte op een perron" is a lithograph created by Michel Mourot in 1839. Depicting a crowd of people gathered on a train platform, the artwork captures the excitement and novelty of early railway travel. The print serves as a cover for a sheet music composition by I.E. van Bree, titled "Haarlemmer Spoorweg Wals," a waltz dedicated to the Haarlem railway. The piece provides a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century Netherlands, showcasing the impact of technological advancements on everyday life. This lithograph is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.