Ere-escorte van Amsterdamse burgers bij de inhuldiging van koningin Wilhelmina

About this artwork

signatuur, linksonder, gepreegd: ‘A. Greiner Amsterdam’

Art Historical Context

**Ere-escorte vanse Burgers bij de Inhuldiging van Koningin Wilhelmina *Albert Greiner, 1898, paper, 144 × 205 mm* This work on paper captures a momentous occasion in Dutch history: the honorary escort of Amsterdam's citizens during the inauguration of Queen Wilhelmina on September 6, 8. At just 18 years old,helmina ascended the throne following her mother Queen Regent Emma's stewardship, marking the start of her remarkable 58-year reign amid national jubilation. Greiner's depiction likely immortalizes the festive procession through Amsterdam's streets, blending civic pride with royal pomp in a compact format ideal for commemorative keepsakes. Albert Greiner, an Amsterdam-based artist as noted in his embossed signature lower left ("A. Greiner Amsterdam"), employed techniques suited to ephemera like prints or lithographs on paper. The modest dimensions suggest it was designed for personal collection or display, reflecting the era's booming market for affordable, patriotic imagery. Such works highlight the cultural fervor of fin-de-siècle Netherlands, where art celebrated monarchy and urban identity, preserving the pageantry for future generations. (178 words)