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The composition focuses on the interaction between the monarch and the entrepreneur, reflecting the state support provided to early industrial ventures in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJobard, a lithographer and inventor, captures the figures with precision, placing them in a landscape that balances natural elements with the encroaching presence of industrial architecture. The King is shown in military attire, while Cockerill appears in civilian dress, a visual contrast that defines their respective roles in the development of the Belgian industrial sector. The inclusion of a small boat and attendants adds a sense of narrative movement to the encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the image, a French inscription records the King's encouragement to Cockerill, urging him to continue his large-scale enterprises with the assurance of royal financial backing. This print serves as a visual record of the economic policies of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands during the early nineteenth century. The technique of lithography allows for a soft tonal range, which Jobard uses to render the atmospheric quality of the sky and the reflective surface of the water. The work is a piece of historical documentation, providing insight into the relationship between political authority and the rise of industrial capitalism in Europe.\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=\"\/products\/zelfportret-self-portrait-johannes-jelgerhuis\" 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;\"\u003eZelfportret (Self-Portrait) - Johannes Jelgerhuis — Johannes Jelgerhuis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/man-in-a-dressing-gown-reading-the-newspaper-paul-gavarni\" 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;\"\u003eMan in a Dressing Gown, Reading the Newspaper - Paul Gavarni — Paul Gavarni\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marcellin Jobard","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601726935375,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601727492431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601727525199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601727557967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601727590735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601727623503,"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":58601727656271,"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":58601727689039,"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":58601727721807,"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":58601727754575,"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":58601727787343,"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":58601727820111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Koning-Willem-I-ontmoet-John-Cockerill_Poster_CompositorV1_1788051050732.jpg?v=1788051513","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/koning-willem-i-ontmoet-john-cockerill-jean-baptiste-ambroise-marcellin-jobard","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}