Uniformen en klederdrachten
Joannes Bemme
1800 - 1841
Medium
etching
Dimensions
280; 203
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso midden, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
"Uniformen en klederachten" (Uniforms and Costumes an etching by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme from around 1800–1841, captures the intricate details of military uniforms and traditional attire. Measuring 280 mm high by 203 mm wide, this print exemplifies the era's fascination with fashion, identity, and social hierarchy through clothing. Bemme, a skilled engraver, likely drew from observation or contemporary sources to document these outfits, reflecting the diverse cultural landscapes of the Netherlands during the Napoleonic aftermath and early Kingdom period. Etching, Bemme's chosen medium, inv...