Antique Print-ALLEGORY-JOHNN ADAMS-THE-NETHERLANDS-AMERICA-Brouwer-Wagenaar-1782

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Allegory of the recognition of John Adams as the official representative of the United States in the Netherlands, October 7, 1782. Statue of America with a headdress of feathers and holding the liberty hat, trampling Albion while France (Bourbon) crushes the English crown. America stands on a pedestal adorned with the coats of arms of Amsterdam, France, and the flag of the United States. To the right, a Dutchman (probably Pieter Johan van Berckel) offers her a document marked: Praeparatoirlijk Plan. On the pedestal, a four-line verse.

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Description

Made by Cornelis Brouwer after Pieter Wagenaar (II).

Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 14.8 x 23.1 cm (5.83 x 9.09 inch). Image size: 14.8 x 23.1 cm. (5.83 x 9.09 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light soiling. Remains of tape on rear from attachment. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

ALLEGORY-ON-THE-COVENANT-OF-THE-NETHERLANDS-WITH-AMERICA-1782 | PCO-A15-34

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Reference: FMH 4488, Atlas van Stolk 4431.

Biography engraver: Cornelis Brouwer (1733-1803) was a Dutch printmaker known for his detailed etchings and engravings, often collaborating with prominent artists of his time.

Biography artist: Pieter Wagenaar (II) (1747-1808) was a Dutch artist known for his allegorical and historical drawings, which were frequently used as designs for prints.

Additional information

Dimensions 23 × 14 × 1 cm

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