{"product_id":"kermisprent-van-de-amsterdamse-courantombrengers-voor-het-jaar-1859-isaac-weissenbruch","title":"Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse courantombrengers voor het jaar 1859 - Isaac Weissenbruch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1859 lithograph by Isaac Weissenbruch, created as a traditional fair print for Amsterdam newspaper carriers, featuring architectural illustration and period typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Isaac Weissenbruch serves as a historical document, specifically a 'kermisprent' or fair print, produced for the newspaper carriers of Amsterdam in 1859. These prints were traditionally distributed by newsboys to their subscribers during the annual fair, often accompanied by a poem or seasonal greeting to solicit a small gratuity. The central image depicts a formal building, rendered with the precise architectural observation characteristic of mid-nineteenth-century Dutch topographical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeissenbruch employs a restrained, monochromatic palette typical of the lithographic medium of the period. The composition is balanced, placing the structure in the centre of the frame with a clear foreground that suggests a quiet urban square. The surrounding text, printed in a clear, serif typeface, provides a narrative context, reflecting the social customs of the time. The poem discusses local events and the atmosphere of the Amsterdam fair, offering a glimpse into the civic life of the city during the late 1850s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of ephemera, this work captures the intersection of commercial printing and public communication. The technical execution demonstrates the capabilities of lithography to reproduce architectural detail with clarity, making it a valuable record for those interested in the urban development and social history of Amsterdam. The print remains a clean example of the genre, maintaining its original layout of image and text, which provides a complete view of how such items were presented to the public. It is a quiet, observational piece that documents the physical environment of the city alongside the literary traditions of the newspaper trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/landschap-bij-stormachtig-weer-august-allebe\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLandschap bij stormachtig weer - August Allebé — August Allebé\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/chantons-un-air-napolitain-denis-auguste-marie-raffet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChantons un Air Napolitain - Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet — Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Isaac Weissenbruch","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974956486991,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974982504783,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974982537551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58974982570319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58974982603087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58974982635855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58974982668623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58974982701391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58974982734159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58974982766927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58974982799695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58974982832463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kermisprent-van-de-Amsterdamse-courantombrengers-voor-het-jaar-1859_Poster_CompositorV1_1790864898036.jpg?v=1790866057","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/kermisprent-van-de-amsterdamse-courantombrengers-voor-het-jaar-1859-isaac-weissenbruch","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}