Gezichten op het Binnenhof: members of parliament

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Dutch School, late 19th century
Gezichten op het Binnenhof: members of parliament
some signed with initials
pencil heightened with white on paper
24 x 14.5 cm. and other sizes
Executed in 1880 (2)

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Lot Essay

The present lot is a remarkable collection of over sixty drawings of the members of Dutch Houses of Parliament which was executed in 1880. The collection provides a unique overview of the political landscape in the Netherlands towards the turn of the century. The distinctive traits of each of the politicians are depicted in an almost charicatural manner. The illustrated drawings show:

1. Count R.J. Schimmelpenninck, Conservative, 'Baker'
2. Mr J.G. Patijn, Liberal
3. Mr J.H. Donner, ARP, 'Afgescheiden'
4. Dr R.P. Mees, Liberal
5. Mr F. Lieftinck, 'Dominee'
6. Mr P.G.J. Van der Schrieck, Catholic, 'Generaal'
7. Mr A. Van der Hoeven, 'Dierenvriend'
8. Mr Ch.J.F. Mirandolle, Liberal, 'Vice president'

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