Antique Costume Print of the Province of Drenthe, Holland, 1857

Reference
PCT-57957
Date
1857
Region
Europe
Category
Ethnographic Print
Sheet size
45.5 x 32.2 cm (17.9 x 12.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 195

Antique print titled 'Provincie Drenthe.'

This plate (pl. XLVII) shows the 19th century costume of the province of Drenthe, the Netherlands. This original antique print was published in 1857 by Frans Buffa & Zonen Amsterdam as part of the publication 'Nederlandsche Kleederdrachten naar de natuur' (Dutch folk costume, illustrated using real-life models) by Valentyn Bing.

Artists and Engravers: The plate was drawn by Jan Braet von Uberfeldt, the lithograph printed by R. de Vries. Jan Braet von Uberfeldt (1807-1894) was a Dutch painting master, artist and lithograph. Piet Mondriaan was a student of Braet von Uberfeldt.

Condition: Good, given age. One tiny hole in the bottom of the image. A few small spots. Edges browned from former matting, will frame out. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1857 Overall size: 32.2 x 45.5 cm. Image size: 27 x 37.5 cm.

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