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Belgian Revolution
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Belgian Revolution

Schalekamp, Van de Grampel & Bakker · c. 1822 - 1849 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sheet with 12 depictions of the Belgian Revolution. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 28.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printJan van SpeykWilliam I of the NetherlandsFrederik (prins der Nederlanden)battlewarfarethe soldierthe soldier's life
Credit lineBelgische Revolutie. c. 1822 - 1849. Schalekamp, Van de Grampel & Bakker. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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