Antique Print-WILLEM V-ARMY-PRINCE-NETHERLANDS-1802

Original copperplate engraving and etching on a thick verge type hand laid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 29 x 20.5 cm. The image size is ca. 21.5 x 18 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 11.4 x 8.1 inch. The image size is ca. 8.5 x 7.1 inch.

Plate: ‘Raadpleeging van Z. D. H. Willem de Vijfde, in het Leger van den Staat, met derzelver Doorluchtige zoonen en verdere Generaals, in April 1794.’ (Consultation of His Royal Highness King Willem V, with the army of the state, with his Royal sons and other Generals in April 1794.) This scarse original old antique print / engraving originates from: ‘Het Leven van Willem George Frederik, Prince van Orange.’ (The Life of …), by J.P. van Ginkel, published in Rotterdam, 1802. Willem George Frederik, Prince of Oranje-Nassau (Den Haag 1774 – Padua 1799), also called Fritz, was the youngest son of King Willem V and Wilhelmina of Prussia. He became a great and brave military leader in the defence against the invading French into the Netherlands.Artists and Engravers: This engraving is engraved by Cornelis Brouwer (ca. 1733-1803) after Cornelis Groeneveld.

Condition: Fine. General age related toning and occasional light staining as visible on image. Original fold lines and some ghosting from image.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-WILLEM V-ARMY-PRINCE-NETHERLANDS

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