1/6

About this artwork

Schenking van jhr. H. Teding van Berkhout, Baarn

Art Historical Context

**"1/6" by Tiemen Hooiberg (1843)** This striking lithography, titled *1/6* and created by Dutch artist Tiemen Hooiberg in 1843, measures 445 mm in height by 285 mm in width As the first installment in an apparent series of six prints, it exemplifies the mid-19th-century in lithography—a revolutionary technique that used greasy crayon on limestone slabs to produce intricate, tonal images. Invented decades earlier, lithography by the 1840s enabled artists like Hooiberg to replicate drawings with remarkable fidelity and subtle shading, making high-quality prints affordable for collectors and the public. Hooiberg's work reflects the era's fascination with precise visual documentation, whether of landscapes, architecture, or daily life, bridging fine art and commercial reproduction. Its generous donation by jhr. H. Teding van Berkhout of Baarn underscores its enduring appeal in Dutch cultural heritage, preserving a snapshot of artistic innovation from a transformative period in printmaking history. Visitors will appreciate how such pieces brought distant or intimate scenes vividly to life.