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Cheerful Winter Outing: Volendam Men & Children in Holiday Dress (1932)
$550
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Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1932
- Sheet size
- 14.6 × 10.8 in (37 × 27.5 cm)
- Condition
- Good. The print remains in excellent condition with vibrant color retention, minor edge toning consistent with age, and no tears or foxing. It is printed on thick, high-quality paper and was produced by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, London.
- Wardrobe
- Folk finery
- Era
- 1900 and after, Belle Époque on
- Stock no.
- f_44936792
Cheerful Winter Outing: Volendam Men & Children in Holiday Dress (1932)
Original Lithograph from “The National Costumes of Holland” by Gardilanne & Moffatt
This vivid and heartwarming scene from Volendam captures a joyful winter day, with fishermen and children dressed in festive attire. At center, a small girl in blue and white wool and a checked apron is pulled along on a sledge by a boy in a black astrakhan *ruige muts* and Sunday best. The adult men, one in a red-striped *polka baaitje* work jacket, the other in a formal *blempje* jacket, display the rich layering and detailing of Volendammer dress. Each figure’s traditional black breeches (*blaawes*), hand-knit scarves, and wooden clogs speak to the durability and pride of their seafaring culture.
Condition:
Excellent condition for its age. The colors remain bold and saturated. There is light age-toning to the edges, typical for prints of this period, and no tears or stains within the image field.
Framing Tips:
This charming and detailed scene pairs well with a natural oak or painted black frame. Consider using a warm off-white or cream-colored mat to complement the tile background motif and retain the nostalgic tone. Museum glass will preserve its brilliant pigments.
