Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse courantombrengsters voor het jaar 1845 - Floris May
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Description
A 1845 Dutch broadside featuring a fair-wish poem and vignettes of Amsterdam, produced by newspaper carriers for their subscribers.
This broadside, titled 'Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse courantombrengsters voor het jaar 1845', serves as a historical document of mid-nineteenth-century Dutch urban life. Produced by Floris May, the print features a central illustrative panel flanked by two circular vignettes. These images depict scenes of the Amsterdam fair, or 'kermis', capturing the atmosphere of public celebration and commerce. The central emblem incorporates nautical and industrial motifs, reflecting the maritime identity of the city during this period.
Below the imagery, the text provides a 'Kermis-wensch', or fair-wish, addressed to the citizens of Amsterdam. This poetic address, dated September 1845, was traditionally distributed by newspaper carriers to their subscribers as a seasonal greeting. The text is printed in a clear, formal typeface, typical of the period's printing practices. It offers a glimpse into the social customs of the time, where such printed ephemera functioned as both a festive gesture and a means of professional recognition for the carriers.
The print exhibits the aesthetic characteristics of the Biedermeier era, prioritising clarity, order, and a focus on domestic and civic life. The composition is structured with a distinct hierarchy, placing the visual narrative at the top and the extensive letterpress text below. The paper shows signs of age, including marginal annotations and handling marks, which provide evidence of its original purpose as a functional, distributed document rather than a static art object. This piece offers a specific view into the visual culture of 1840s Amsterdam, documenting the intersection of graphic design, social history, and the daily life of the city's newspaper trade.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse courantombrengsters voor het jaar 1845 - Floris May
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