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Four-poster bed with embroidered bedspread, fringed canopy and drapery
6338672 Four-poster bed with embroidered bedspread, fringed canopy and drapery by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Four-poster bed with embroidered bedspread, fringed canopy and drapery. Draperie van een ledikant met geborduurde sprei, roeten-bankje, enz. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D. Sluyter after an illustration by Cornelis Borsteegh from Anna Barbara van Meertens Penelope, Or Maandwerk aan het Vrouwelijk Geslacht Toegewijd (Penelope, Monthly Magazine dedicated to the Female Sex), G.J.A. Beijerinck, Amsterdam, 1821. Van Meerten was an educator, writer and pioneer in womens rights in Holland.); © Florilegius
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1821 Amsterdam Anna Barbara Van Meerten Bedroom Beijerinck Canopy Cornelis Borsteegh Craft Drapery Educator Embroidery Four Poster Bed Fringe Furnishing Interior Design Lamp Martial Needlework Penelope Pillow Pioneer Sluyter Stool Womens Work Authors Benelux Countries Book Author Copperplate Engraving Dutch Netherlands Handcoloured Hollander Hollanders Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch The Netherland
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This print showcases a stunning four-poster bed adorned with intricate details. The embroidered bedspread, fringed canopy, and drapery exude elegance and luxury. Every element of this classical imperial piece is meticulously crafted to create a sense of opulence. The handcoloured copperplate engraving by D. Sluyter beautifully captures the essence of this 18th-century masterpiece, originally illustrated by Cornelis Borsteegh. It was featured in Anna Barbara van Meertens' Penelope, Or Maandwerk aan het Vrouwelijk Geslacht Toegewijd (Penelope, Monthly Magazine dedicated to the Female Sex), published in Amsterdam in 1821. Van Meerten herself was an educator and writer who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights in Holland during that era. This image not only represents exquisite furniture and furnishings but also symbolizes the progress made by pioneering women like Van Meerten. The attention to detail extends beyond the bed itself; every aspect of the bedroom's interior design is carefully curated. From the lamp on the nightstand to the fringe on the pillows, each element adds depth and character to this enchanting scene. This print serves as a reminder of both artistic craftsmanship and historical significance. It celebrates not only fine needlework and embroidery but also pays homage to literature, education, and women's empowerment – making it an exceptional addition for any art enthusiast or history lover's collection.
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