Identification title(s): belgian journalists in the press, 1829. New raserva press to purify evil spirits (title on object). Object type: print cartoon object number: rp-p-ob-87. 560. Catalog reference: fmh 6335. Atlas van stolk 6688. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: cartoon on the restraining of the licentiousness and partiality of belgian journalists by a law on freedom of the press, following a royal message of december 11, 1829. Belgian journalists are forced into a printing press by two dutchmen squeezed out, emitting superstition, slander, immorality, etc. On top of the press sits a devil with a list of grievances who must admit his defeat to the dutch force. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: albertus verhoesen (mentioned on object) after own design by: albertus verhoesen (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: netherlands. Dated: 1829. Physical characteristics: lithography, hand-colored. Material: paper technique: lithography (technique) / hand coloring. Dimensions: top: h 444 mm × w 280 mm. Subject: what: printing press, devil(s) and demons, belgian revolution. When: 1829-12-11 - 1829-12-11. Acquisition: purchase 1881. Date: 1829.
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