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King William I refusing the offer of the quay-walkers, 1829
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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The King, standing by his carriage, refuses the offer of the Brussels postilions to unharness the horses and pull the carriage themselves. With a two-line inscription. Part of the series of 24 plates with encounters with King William I, published under the title 'Les rencontres' in 1829-1830.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineKoning Willem I weigert het aanbod van de kaailopers, 1829. 1829. Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.