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Anniversary of the Ever-Memorable Victory and Battle of Waterloo / Occurring on the 16th, 17th, and 18th of June 1815
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Anniversary of the Ever-Memorable Victory and Battle of Waterloo / Occurring on the 16th, 17th, and 18th of June 1815

Johan Noman · 1806 - 1830 · 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 a large depiction of a commemorative gathering to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. In the center a group of children dances around a pillar with a statue on it. Around it stands a group of people watching. Above hang banners and medallions on ribbons with texts and names on them. Below the image a verse in three columns. Numbered top right: No. 121.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printWilliam I of the NetherlandsArthur Wellesley of WellingtonNapoleon I (Emperor of the French)group dancingSlag bij Waterloo
Credit lineVerjaringfeest van de altyd gedenkwaardige overwinning en slag van Waterloo / voorgevallen op den 16, 17 en 18 juny 1815. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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