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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
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A detailed architectural study of a temporary triumphal arch designed for the 1795 Alliantiefeest in Amsterdam, capturing the political spirit of the era.
This architectural study depicts a temporary triumphal arch constructed for the Alliantiefeest (Alliance Festival) held on the Dam in Amsterdam on 19 June 1795. The festival celebrated the alliance between the Batavian Republic and the French Republic following the collapse of the Dutch Republic and the flight of William V, Prince of Orange. The drawing serves as a record of the ephemeral structures erected to mark this political shift.
The design follows a rigid, symmetrical Neoclassical structure. A central archway provides a framed view of the Royal Palace on the Dam, which is visible through the opening. The facade is divided into panels featuring allegorical scenes and symbols of the new political order. These include depictions of columns, ships, and fortress-like structures, all rendered with precise ink lines and muted watercolour washes. The use of garlands, statues atop the cornice, and flanking obelisks reflects the period's preference for classical motifs to convey civic virtue and revolutionary ideals.
Technically, the work demonstrates the precision required for temporary event architecture. The artist employs a balanced composition, ensuring the arch functions as both a decorative backdrop and a symbolic gateway. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on soft greys, ochres, and muted blues to define the stone textures and decorative elements. This print offers a view into the visual culture of the late eighteenth-century Netherlands, where public celebrations were carefully staged to legitimise the new government. The inclusion of the Dutch tricolour flag on the central pole and surrounding the structure reinforces the nationalistic themes of the event. This piece is a valuable document for those interested in the history of urban planning, festival design, and the political iconography of the Batavian Revolution.
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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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