18001900 Published by nai010 publishers. Text by Jenny Reynaerts, Reinier Baarsen, Dirk Jan Biemond, Margreet Boomkamp, Duncan Bull, Femke Diercks, Eva Geudeker, Martine Gosselink, Gijs van der Ham, Jan de Hond, Teio Meedendorp, Hanna Melse, Bianca du Mortier, Robert-Jan te Rijdt, Eveline Sint Nicolaas, Renske Suijver, Aukje Vergeest. 18001900 tells the eventful story of the 19th century in the Netherlandsfrom the Napoleonic Wars and the Industrial Revolution to Belgian independence and colonial politics in the Dutch East Indiesthrough the Rijksmuseums 100 most important objects from the era. From Jan Willem Pienemans huge painting The Battle of Waterloo to Vincent van Goghs self-portrait; from the piano once owned by Louis Napoleon to the most beautiful art nouveau vases; from the most famous Hague School and Breitner paintings to the exuberant applied art once displayed at worlds fairs, this volume is an essential companion to the Rijksmuseums important 19th century collection. Each object is fully contextualized with a detailed explanation of its origin, history and function. An essential volume for lovers of the art and history of the era, 18001900 traces the political, social, economic and artistic history of the 19th century through its objects.
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