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Exhibition of satirical prints on the failed festivities in Brussels in July, 1820
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Exhibition of satirical prints on the failed festivities in Brussels in July, 1820

anonymous · 1820 · etching; paper

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

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Exhibition of satirical prints on the failed celebration of the 450th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sacrament in Brussels, 16-30 July 1820. In a hall, the satirical prints hang on a wall; in the background, the failed fireworks display. The visitors to the exhibition are all dogs. Also refers to the five-yearly exhibition held in Ghent from 1-24 August 1820 and the first National Industry Exhibition in Ghent in 1820.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonprinttemporary exhibition, 'Salon'dogGhentBrussels
Credit lineTentoonstelling van spotprenten op de mislukte feesten in juli in Brussel, 1820. 1820. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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